A toddler is just learning to walk. He can take a few steps by himself if he uses both hands to hold on to a piece of furniture for support. He can walk to the middle of a room only if one of his parents holds his hands. Which of the following represents the lower limit of the toddler's zone of proximal development (ZPD) for walking?
A. The toddler learning to run after he has mastered walking by himself
B. The toddler going back to crawling when he becomes frustrated trying to walk by himself
C. The toddler walking alone by holding on to a piece of furniture with his hands
D. The toddler learning to walk by holding his parents' hands
Answer (2)
The lower limit of the toddler's zone of proximal development (ZPD) for walking is represented by D, learning to walk by holding his parents' hands. This choice highlights the importance of support as he develops walking skills. It emphasizes what the toddler can achieve with assistance from caregivers. ;
The lower limit of the toddler's zone of proximal development for walking is option D, which is learning to walk by holding his parents' hands. This choice reflects the child's ability to progress with support. It highlights the importance of adult assistance in developing new skills.
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