The Socio-Cultural Development Crossword
Across
- 3. The level in Bronfenbrenner’s ecological theory that represents broad cultural customs, societal ideologies, and laws
- 4. The process where a more knowledgeable peer or educator provides "active guidance" to move a child from a state of not knowing to a state of knowing
- 7. The primary process by which families transmit traditions, customs, values, and language to the next generation
- 9. A critical social skill where a child learns to understand and share the feelings of others, often modelled by the educator
- 12. A shared set of attitudes, values, and norms communicated from one generation to the next
- 14. An educational approach that celebrates diversity and ensures all children feel valued regardless of their background or ability
Down
- 1. The psychologist who argued that cognitive development is deeply intertwined with social interactions and cultural context
- 2. The internal sense of self that answers the fundamental question "What or who am I?" and is shaped by cultural influences
- 5. A primary socio-cultural factor that serves as a mental tool for problem-solving and shapes communication patterns
- 6. The active engagement with peers and adults that Vygotsky believed was the primary vehicle for children to acquire cultural values
- 8. These learned patterns of action are regulated by children as they follow the specific roles and rules of cultural play
- 10. The specific "Zone" describing the gap between what a child can do alone and what they can achieve with guidance
- 11. Basic beliefs that act as a moral compass, guiding how children treat themselves and others
- 13. An African philosophy highlighting human dignity and the interconnectedness of humanity