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SCAFFOLDED INSTRUCTION
 

Scaffolded instruction is a teaching strategy designed to support learners as they build on their existing knowledge and skills to reach higher levels of understanding and competence. This approach involves providing temporary support or "scaffolds" to students as they learn new concepts, gradually removing these supports as students become more proficient. Scaffolding can take various forms, such as guided questioning, providing cues or prompts, modeling a task, or offering partial solutions. The key is to tailor the support to the learner's current level of understanding, providing enough assistance to make the task achievable but not so much that it becomes too easy. Scaffolded instruction is particularly effective because it respects the individual learning pace of each student, encourages active engagement with the learning material, and fosters independence and confidence in learners. By using scaffolded instruction, teachers can facilitate a deeper understanding of complex concepts, promote critical thinking skills, and support the development of problem-solving abilities in their students.

Learning Pod

Scaffolded Instruction Supports

In Scaffolded Instruction, teachers provide students with the necessary tools, resources, and guidance to help them achieve specific learning goals. This support can take various forms, such as:

MODELLING
GUIDED PRACTICE
PROMPTS & QUESTIONS
GRAPHIC ORGANISERS
FEEDBACK
GRADUAL RELEASE OF RESPONSIBILITY

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