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Tharp, Roland G.; Gallimore, Ronald – American Educator: The Professional Journal of the American Federation of Teachers, 1989
A new definition of teaching must replace traditional modes of instruction. Intellectual growth is best encouraged by assisting, rather than assessing, student performance. Classrooms must be settings which maximize opportunities for participation and conversation. Definitions and practical applications are given for Vygotsky's term "zone of…
Descriptors: Class Organization, Cognitive Style, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
