{"id":1318,"date":"2021-03-03T22:40:21","date_gmt":"2021-03-03T22:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/educationaltechnology.net\/?p=1318"},"modified":"2022-08-27T18:01:51","modified_gmt":"2022-08-27T18:01:51","slug":"scaffolding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/educationaltechnology.net\/scaffolding\/","title":{"rendered":"Scaffolding in Education"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is Scaffolding?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scaffolding in instruction is when a teacher supports students throughout the learning process. The instructor gradually introduces new ideas, building on each prior step and knowledge. As students learn new skills, they are able to master the task by tackling each section at a time. This allows them to acquire new skills using only temporary supports.<\/p>\n

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Scaffolding is based on Vygotsky\u2019s zone of proximal development<\/a>, which first debuted in 1978. His concept centered around three ideas:<\/p>\n