16. According to Vygotsky, zone of proximal development is
(1) zone demarking the support offered by the teacher
(2) the gap between what the child can do independently and with assistance
(3) the amount and the nature of support provided to the child to achieve her potential
(4) what the child can do on her own which cannot be assessed
Ans-(2) In reference to the zone of proximal development, the role of a teacher is necessary for a child’s cognitive development. The teacher as a supportive tool for a student in that student’s learning area.