Review:
Scaffolding In Education
overall review score: 4.5
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Scaffolding in education refers to the instructional technique where teachers provide temporary support to students as they learn new concepts or skills, gradually reducing the support as the students gain mastery.
Key Features
- Gradual release of responsibility
- Support tailored to individual student needs
- Encourages independent learning
Pros
- Promotes student independence and self-regulation
- Helps students build on prior knowledge and skills
- Allows for differentiated instruction based on student needs
Cons
- May be time-consuming for teachers to create scaffolding materials
- Requires ongoing assessment and adjustment of scaffolding levels for each student