The Vygotskian concept of zone of proximal development refers to __________.
A) the adjustment of old schemes after noticing that current ways of thinking are flawed
B) the cognitive discomfort that children feel during times of rapid cognitive change
C) a range of tasks that the child cannot yet handle alone but can do with the help of more skilled partners
D) internal depictions of information that the mind can manipulate

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The zone of proximal development refers to a range of tasks that a child cannot handle alone but can do with the help of more skilled partners. It is the difference between what a learner can do independently and what they can achieve with guidance and support.

The Vygotskian Concept of Zone of Proximal Development Refers to __________