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Scaffolding Method

The scaffolding method is a teaching strategy based on Vygotsky's zone of proximal development. It involves a tutor explaining a process from start to finish and providing detailed examples for students. As students gain skills, the tutor reduces support by having students explain the process, redo assignments with less guidance, and eventually allowing students to complete work independently. Key features include intentionality, appropriateness of support, structured collaboration, and helping students internalize new strategies. Scaffolding uses techniques like guided practice, group work, handouts, study groups, review, and mnemonics to provide the right amount of assistance.

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Scaffolding Method

The scaffolding method is a teaching strategy based on Vygotsky's zone of proximal development. It involves a tutor explaining a process from start to finish and providing detailed examples for students. As students gain skills, the tutor reduces support by having students explain the process, redo assignments with less guidance, and eventually allowing students to complete work independently. Key features include intentionality, appropriateness of support, structured collaboration, and helping students internalize new strategies. Scaffolding uses techniques like guided practice, group work, handouts, study groups, review, and mnemonics to provide the right amount of assistance.

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Scaffolding Method

Based on Vygotskys Zone of Proximal Development [Link]

Step 5 Step 4 Step 3


The student tutor other students Student does the work on their own Student Explains process Redo assignments

Characteristics and Critical Features Intentionality Appropriateness Structure Collaboration Internalization

Step 2 Step 1
Tutor Explains the process from start to Introduction finish. Start Use guided practice Tutor provides detailed examples

Student uses detailed examples

Group work

Handouts

Study groups

Review

Mnemonic

Tutor Projects or provides Case Studies feedback only

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