CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Vygotsky defined the “More Knowledgeable Other” (MKO) as anyone who has a better understanding or a higher ability level than the learner, particularly in regards to a specific task, concept or process.

Detailed explanation-2: -The More Knowledgeable Other (MKO) For example, a child learns multiplication of numbers because his tutor teaches him well. The traditional MKO is an older person; however, MKOs could also refer to our friends, younger people and even electronic devices like computers and cellphones.

Detailed explanation-3: –MKO is able to provide the learner with “scaffolding” to support the learner’s understanding of knowledge domains or development of complex skills.-Applying collaborative learning, modelling and scaffolding are strategies for supporting the intellectual knowledge and skills of learners.

Detailed explanation-4: -In order to gain an understanding of Vygotsky’s theories on cognitive development, one must understand two of the main principles of Vygotsky’s work: the More Knowledgeable Other (MKO) and the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD).

Detailed explanation-5: -Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory emphasizes that children learn through social interaction that include collaborative and cooperative dialogue with someone who is more skilled in tasks they’re trying to learn. Vygotsky called these people with higher skill level the More Knowledgeable Other (MKO).