This essay will focus on what learning is involved in Vygotskian theory. First, this essay will demonstrate what learning and sociocultural context entails, as well as who Vygotsky is. Next, this essay will examine the basic principles of Vygotskian by examining his theory discussing his claims about the roles played by the sociocultural context, the role of the more competent other and also the role of the learner. The essay will then continue by considering its notion of ZPD and the stages through which the learner passes as they gradually internalize their knowledge. Finally, external and internal factors will be discussed. Learning is considered a moderately continuous alteration in behavior that is the result of experience. Learning became a key focus of study in psychology throughout the early 20th century, since behaviorism developed as a huge school of thought (cited in Schaffer, 1996). Learning is therefore a crucial concept in areas of psychology such as: cognitive development, developmental psychology, educational development and social development. Sociocultural context refers to circumstances combined with social and cultural issues and factors. It can also refer to the influence of society and culture felt by society or by an individual. Lev Vygotsky was a well-known psychologist who developed the foundations of cognitive development studies, primarily in social development theory. He established a sociocultural approach to cognitive development. His theories express the major role of social interaction in cognitive development, exposing that the audience plays an important role in "meaning creation" and that social learning leads to development (Vvgotsky, 1978).Vygotsk... ... middle of article. ..... that over time, interaction allows these mental functions to develop into more sophisticated and elevated mental functions within the socio-cultural environment. Since Vygotsky claims that cultural tools are passed down by competent members of society, this suggests that these tools allow children to use their mental functions more effectively and that the tools are therefore also culturally determined. For example, mind maps, some children may use mind maps because they have been cultivated to remember things through mind maps, while other people may not use the same approach to remembering things but can use memory mnemonics for example. The tools of intellectual adaptation therefore differ from one culture to another. This proves that cognitive functions are transmitted individually regarding principles, morals and tools due to the adaptation of the culture that a person cultivates..