Module 11: Scaffolding Instruction

Day 4, SI1

Essential Question

How can scaffolding instruction increase the rigor of

my classroom and allow more students to achieve at
higher levels?

Day 4, SI2

Round-Robin Brainstorming

When we talk about scaffolding instruction, what

comes to mind?
In round-robin fashion, each person will share a
thought.
If you have nothing to add, you can pass.
After everyone shares for the first time, anyone may
add comments.

Day 4, SI3

Scaffolding

Support for learning:

Can be provided by a teacher, other adult, or more
experienced peer.
May consist of modeling, questioning, providing
visual organizers, or constructive feedback.
Is gradually removed as the student gains the
ability to work independently.

Day 4, SI4

Looking at Student Work

Think about the student work that you brought.

Which students appeared to have trouble with the
assignment?
What might have interfered with the learning
process?
~ Did students lack prerequisite skills?
~ Did students have special learning needs that
required additional attention?
~ Did students have any ELL-related issues?

Day 4, SI5

Scaffolding Strategies from

the Educators Toolbox
To identify scaffolding strategies:
Briefly scan your copy of the Educators Toolbox.
With a partner, choose a strategy that you might
use to scaffold instruction.
Discuss (using a concrete example to support) how
you would implement the strategy.
Be prepared to share out with the group.

Day 4, SI6

Zone of Proximal
Development
The distance between the individuals actual and
potential development level.

Day 4, SI7

Stages of the ZPD

Day 4, SI8

Analyzing Instruction for

Scaffolding
To complete this activity:
Use the Analyzing Instruction for Scaffolding
worksheet to analyze portions of the model unit.
What evidence can we find that illustrates the
building of knowledge through scaffolding
instruction?

Day 4, SI9

Exit Slip

On an exit slip, write one way you routinely scaffold

instruction for your students.

Day 4, SI10