User:SadiaAkhtar/Reciprocal teaching

claims that the profound connection between (oral) language, cognition and learning. Refer to Learning by Teaching for additional evidence. The intensive oral language component in Reciprocal Teaching is Vygotskian.

Vygotsky's concept of the zone of proximal development (ZPD) is central to understanding the rationale behind Reciprocal Teaching. The ZPD represents the gap between what learners can accomplish independently and what they can achieve with guidance and support from more knowledgeable others, such as teachers or peers. Reciprocal Teaching operates within this zone by providing structured support and scaffolding to help students navigate challenging texts and develop deeper comprehension skills.

The iterative process of Reciprocal Teaching, where the teacher gradually reduces support as students gain proficiency, reflects Vygotsky's idea of scaffolding. Scaffolding involves providing temporary support and guidance to learners as they engage in tasks that are just beyond their current level of competence, with the goal of gradually transferring responsibility to the learners themselves