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What does scaffolding mean in teaching?

Providing fixed support throughout the teaching session

Adjusting the level of support based on the child's performance (correct)

Ignoring the child's performance during teaching

Removing all support during the teaching session

Who typically adjusts the amount of guidance in scaffolding?

An external observer

A teacher or advanced peer (correct)

The child receiving the teaching

A less-skilled person

What happens to the level of support over the course of a teaching session in scaffolding?

It decreases as the session progresses

It remains constant regardless of the child's performance

It is adjusted to fit the child’s current performance (correct)

It increases as the session progresses

What does scaffolding mean in the context of teaching?

Adjusting the level of support based on the learner's performance Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adjusting the amount of guidance in scaffolding?

To fit the child’s current performance Signup and view all the answers

Who typically adjusts the amount of guidance in scaffolding?

A teacher or advanced peer Signup and view all the answers

In cognitive apprenticeship, what is the role of the expert?

To stretch and support the novice’s understanding Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of cognitive apprenticeship?

To facilitate the novice's learning of cultural skills Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of the relationship in cognitive apprenticeship?

Supportive and developmental Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Scaffolding in Teaching

Scaffolding refers to the temporary support and guidance provided by instructors to facilitate students' learning and mastery of new skills or concepts.

Guidance Adjustment

The instructor typically adjusts the amount of guidance in scaffolding.
The purpose of adjusting the amount of guidance is to gradually release responsibility to the student as they become more confident and proficient.

Level of Support

The level of support decreases over the course of a teaching session in scaffolding, allowing students to take more ownership of their learning.

Cognitive Apprenticeship

In cognitive apprenticeship, the expert's role is to model, coach, and scaffold students' learning.
The main function of cognitive apprenticeship is to help students develop problem-solving skills and expertise.
The relationship in cognitive apprenticeship is collaborative, with the expert providing guidance and support while the student learns and develops.

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Test your understanding of scaffolding in education with this quiz. Explore the concept of adjusting support levels to enhance learning and development in students.