Twelve-year-old Nathaniel was having trouble solving the word problems in his math homework. However, when his dad helped him by reading the problems aloud and emphasizing the important information, Nathaniel could solve all the problems correctly. Which of the following concepts is being illustrated in this scenario?

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Nathaniel's dad's help exemplifies Vygotsky's concept of the zone of proximal development, which takes into account the difference between what a learner can do independently and what they can do with guidance and assistance from someone more skilled. Nathaniel was able to solve the problems with his dad's help, showing that he is in his zone of proximal development for those specific word problems.

Twelve-Year-Old Nathaniel Was Having Trouble Solving the Word Problems in His