Towards a formal model of the pedagogic discourse and the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) of Vygotsky

Abstract

This article uses conceptual devices from different theories of communication, discourse analysis of Pêcheux and Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) of Vygotsky, to present a formalization of a new pedagogical discourse based on the pedagogic transformation through a meaning-effect. The formalization of the main components of the pedagogic discourse takes into account the imaginary formations, languages and discursive process of teaching and learning, which allow us to orient ourselves towards producing a more diverse model. Finally technological artifacts created (new technological tools in education, virtual classrooms and new materials) become powerful tools daily in mediating our communication and our activities. Thus new forms of code -according to some communication models- seem to take on increasing significance. Is also described in this paper a proposal incorporating technological resources as elements in imaginary mediation and discursive composition.