Question

The zone of proximal development is the difference between what the learner knows and what the learner is capable of __________.

Answer 1

The zone of proximal development is the difference between what the learner knows and what the learner is capable of understanding with the help from a peer. The zone of proximal development (ZPD) is the range of abilities a learner can perform with assistance and what he or she can do without help.

Answer 2

The zone of proximal development is the difference between what the learner knows and what the learner is capable of learning from the knowledgeable people nearby.

Explanation:

To help a person go through the proximity zone, one must focus on three important elements:

• Identification of a person who is more skillful than the learner.
• Interacting with the tutor.
• Scaffolding techniques: reducing the module taught to the learner depending on his/her knowledge.