Vygotsky:
Followed on from Piaget’s (Cognitivism) work.
Developed the idea of a More Knowledgeable Other (MKO)
More Knowledgeable Other (MKO):
Other people that are more knowledgeable in the language play a significant role in
advancing a childs’ understanding of language.
Caregivers provide scaffolding (set structure for language) which helps a child achieve
more then they could on their own. (e.g Say thank you to the teacher)
Parental instructions and interaction with social environment help develop language.
“Children are active participants in their own learning, but need support at crucial times”
Followed on from Piaget’s (Cognitivism) work.
Developed the idea of a More Knowledgeable Other (MKO)
More Knowledgeable Other (MKO):
Other people that are more knowledgeable in the language play a significant role in
advancing a childs’ understanding of language.
Caregivers provide scaffolding (set structure for language) which helps a child achieve
more then they could on their own. (e.g Say thank you to the teacher)
Parental instructions and interaction with social environment help develop language.
“Children are active participants in their own learning, but need support at crucial times”
