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Scaffolding (Teaching technique)
Scope Note
Temporary support or assistance, provided by a teacher, peer, parent, or computer, that permits a learner to perform a complex task or process that he or she would be unable to do alone -- the technique builds knowledge/skills until learners can stand on their own, similar to scaffolding on a building
Used For
Scaffolding (Learning)
Broader Term
Teaching methods
Related Term
Constructivism (Learning)
Student centred curriculum
Tutoring
Subject Category
310 Educational process: classroom perspectives
Date Added
Jun 2003