-culture controls learning
-learning happens through modelling and imitation
-culture leads learning nature is merely what we have to begin with
Implications for planning
-Materials will contain social role messages consistent with the educator's objectives for the children. For instance,they will model pro-social behaviours and non-sexist roles.
-Materials will be regularly vetted and chosen because of the role models offered to the children.
Time and routines
-will be organized to allow the child ti e to observe adults as role models, modelling specific skills to the child.
Timing what children learn and when
-the adult will actively model what he or she wishes the child to learn, and act as a social reinforce of the learning