What Is a Potential Difference?

The concept of potential development zone comes from the well-known psychologist Lev Vygotsky's theory of cultural-historical development. ^[1]

Recent development zone (this concept is a concept formed by Vygotsky when he proposes improvements to the weaknesses of the traditional intelligence test. The difference between the levels that can be reached (potential levels), this difference is the child's

Vygotsky's theory mainly includes the following aspects:

1. The potential development of recent development is determined by teaching, which highlights the importance of teaching

2. Teaching should be ahead of development, teaching should guide and promote development

3. Provide teaching during the best period of study and guidance, not too early or too late