Several parents who are making costumes for an elementary school play ask the young cast members to assist them with such tasks as cutting fabric, pinning pieces together, and sewing simple hems. Using the language of Vygotskian theorists, we can say that the parents are:
A) Engaging the students in guided participation
B) Presenting tasks that exceed the students' zone of proximal development
C) Encouraging the separation of thought and language
D) Creating a cognitive apprenticeship

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The parents are engaging the students in guided participation by involving them in tasks with support, which aligns with Vygotsky's concept of learning within the zone of proximal development with the help of more knowledgeable others.

Several Parents Who Are Making Costumes for an Elementary School