Scaffolding is an instructional practice where a teacher gradually removes guidance and support as students learn and become more competent. Support can be for content, processes, and learning ...

Medically reviewed by Bethany Hernandez Parks, EdD Scaffolding is a particularly effective technique for teaching new skills to young children. Whether they are learning to read, ride a bike ...

Our students often come to us as novices who are still learning what the initial steps themselves are. Complex writing tasks (like bigger projects or discipline-specific writing tasks) should thus be ...

Every child deserves a learning environment where they can thrive. For pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), this ...

Self-regulation: How will students set goals, monitor their learning, and self-assess their understanding? Consider: encouraging students to set goals and expectations scaffolding skills and ...