Vygotsky believes that children need adults who act as intellectual mediators. An intellectual mediator is an adult who:
A) will mediate social interactions between two or more children.
B) will mediate academic instruction by providing opportunities for cooperative learning and group projects.
C) knows each child's zone of proximal development.
D) observes, poses questions, challenges, models, or gives information to facilitate a child's learning.

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Vygotsky emphasized the importance of adults acting as intellectual mediators, who observe, pose questions, challenge, model, or give information to facilitate a child's learning. Intellectual mediators are knowledgeable about each child's zone of proximal development and offer guidance and support to help children learn and develop new skills.

Vygotsky Believes That Children Need Adults Who Act as Intellectual