Lev Vygotskys Sociocultural Theory focuses on culture, the values, beliefs, customs and skills of a social group, and how it is transmitted to the next generation.
    This descriptive case study (Involves starting with a descriptive theory- Vygotskys Sociocultural Theory. The subjects are then observed and the information gathered is compared to the pre-existing theory) will be based on your observation, for at least an hour or two, of a specific setting that is new to you. The setting should be one you have never been in before where you can watch children/adult interaction.
    You should select a setting likely to present behaviors you can analyze based on a range of the concepts taught in this course.

    Some examples are listed below:
    Playground
    Park
    Birthday party
    Family gatherings
    Theme parks
    The mall
    Religious establishments

    Your paper should:
    Describe the setting, the people who are part of it, and the behaviors you observe;
    Analyze the behavior in terms of relevant to the concepts taught in this course. (This analysis should be the main part of the paper); and
    Summarize the influence of Vygotskys Sociocultural Theory on childrens development using the three major themes:
    The More Knowledgeable Other (MKO)
    Social Interaction
    Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
    This should be a three to four (3 to 4) page essay in proper APA style and format. Include two to three (2 -3) citations from peer-reviewed articles and the assigned readings in the course.

    Paper Requirements
    Length: 3 – 4 page essay
    Double-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins
    APA Format

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