As a child moves through a zone of proximal development (ZPD),the teacher's role is to
A)give detailed instructions and direct the child's behavior throughout the development process.
B)provide instruction as the child learns a task,but gradually let the child become more independent.
C)allow the child to choose his or her own activities and to move freely between them with no direction from the teacher.
D)encourage students to engage in private speech.

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In the ZPD, the child is capable of learning with support and guidance from a more knowledgeable other, such as a teacher. Therefore, the teacher's role is to provide instruction and support as the child learns a task, gradually allowing them to become more independent. This approach helps the child to develop their own problem-solving and critical-thinking skills while still receiving guidance from the teacher.

As a Child Moves Through a Zone of Proximal Development