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Vygotsky is best known for is theory of language acquisition, particularly the idea of scaffolding and the zone of proximal development. The scaffolding theory is that you help support learning until eventually the student doesn't need help and so the 'scaffolding' can be taken away, as the student has learned what was required.

The zone of proximal development is much the same as Steve Krashen's idea of i+1; you give students input which is a little above their level and challenging, as there is no point in only giving them knowledge at the level they are at.

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