Scaffolding
What is scaffolding?
Scaffolding is a flexible teaching strategy that breaks down a complex task into smaller, manageable steps. It provides students with guidance and support, gradually reducing the need for assistance as they develop skills and confidence. Depending on the task and students’ needs, scaffolding can take various forms, such as checklists, rubrics, peer reviews, pre-reading quizzes, and note-taking templates.
Why is scaffolding important?
- Enhanced learning: Scaffolding helps students grasp challenging concepts by providing clear steps and resources.
- Motivation: Scaffolding can boost confidence and motivation as students see their progress.
- Skill development: Scaffolding supports the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills.
- Inclusivity: Scaffolding accommodates diverse learning needs and levels of preparedness.
How can I apply scaffolding?
- Analyze the task: Identify how the task aligns with the course outcomes, the goal of the task, and potential challenges with completing the task.
- Break it down: Divide the task into smaller steps to create a clear sequence.
- Offer resources: Provide learning materials such as reading, templates, or examples to guide students.
- Provide mastery-oriented feedback: Give students actionable feedback focused on improvement in the early stages of the task to steer them in the right direction.
- Build independence: Reduce guidance over time, encouraging self-reliance.
- Encourage peer collaboration: Encourage peer interactions for problem-solving and learning.
- Specify assessment criteria: Clarify how the task will be evaluated.
- Promote reflection: Encourage students to engage in critical self-reflection on their learning process.
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