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Course Unit 4
Thinking and Language
4.1. Vygotsky & Piaget
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Make three sentences about Vygostky and Piaget using the basic
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English for Psychology. Course Unit 4
Thinking and Language
4.1. Vygotsky & Piaget
You should use the preceding methods when you report findings from one source. Look at
this example:
Original text
Vigotsky’s model, on the other hand, encourages more advanced learners to
teach less experienced learners through social interaction and language.
Report
However, according to Vygotsky’s paradigm, novices can be taught through
discussion by more skilled students.
You must remember that paraphrasing involves changing most of the words from the
original text (90%). If you only change a few vocabulary items, your report can be
dismissed as plagiarism. Look at this example of what you must not do.
Original text
A final example of the influence of both scientists on teaching approaches is the
relatively recent development of peer teaching and collaborative learning
methods.
Report
A final example of the effect of both scientists on teaching methods is the
relatively new development of peer teaching and collaborative learning.
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4.1. Vygotsky & Piaget
And remember that paraphrasing does not remove the obligation to acknowledge the
source.