Learning Philosophy



Learning Philosophy

Introduction

Learning process in each child tends to differ based on his or her mindset, and the environment he or she faces from his or her birth to the later stages of the life. However, this fact tends to be proven by many learning theories. Since, every other person cannot have the same hairstyle similarly every individual tends to learn things based on different approaches. Thus in the context of this paper we will be throwing light on the theory presented by Lev Vygotsky in order to define the process of learning. Thus, this paper tends to analyze the concept of learning through different perspectives in order to develop a better understanding of the subject.

Discussion

Lev Vygotsky

Among the prominent learning theories, the theory, which in my, opinion tends to stand out in terms of defining the leaning process more diversely is the one, presented by Lev Vygotsky. As per the spirit of the theory presented by Vygotsky, the theory tends to describe his approach to the analysis of higher rational functions. It consists of three basic principles: the analysis of the process, explanation versus description and fossilized behavior or evolutionary analysis. With regard to the analysis of the process mentioned, that psychological analysis of the objects which help children develop an understanding should be contrasted with the analysis process.

Later in his theory Vygotsky establishes three stages in the formation of concepts. The first stage tends to be known as syncretism, in which children tend to collect objects in disorganized clumps or in piles to the group, which is subsequently transformed into subtle forms. The second stage is called complex thinking, in which the child classifies objects according to a trait; however, this does not stop to classify that called attention to another attribute follow the same organization. Finally, the child reaches the stage of pseudo-concepts in which the child ...