It's not about reducing or expanding it, it's about finding tasks to set students that fall within this zone (a zone that sets a challenge but isn't impossible for them to learn even with help). As they learn the tasks that they can be set can increase in difficulty because they will be able to accomplish more with their new knowledge.
For a full explanation, examples, and scholarly references, see here: helpfulprofessor.com/zone-of-proximal-development-examples/
Can this theory be applied to adult learners such as professionals?
Yes, it can be applied in any learning context, including with adult learners. Cheers!
Thanks for the clarification! @@helpfulprofessorexplains
Teacher should aim to reduce this space or expand it ?
It's not about reducing or expanding it, it's about finding tasks to set students that fall within this zone (a zone that sets a challenge but isn't impossible for them to learn even with help). As they learn the tasks that they can be set can increase in difficulty because they will be able to accomplish more with their new knowledge.
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