Scaffolding

Scaffolding Learning «What learners can do today with support, they can do alone tomorrow» Vygotsky

How we scaffold Create Interest elicit, activate prior knowledge of the subject, brainstorm, etc. Discuss: what methods do you use to create interest in a new topic?

How we scaffold Break down the task into small steps

How we scaffold Use visual organisers

How we scaffold Tree Diagrams Venn Diagrams (circle lists)

How we scaffold Task 1: Match the visual organiser to its name and use Task 2: Choose one type of visual organiser. Put content from your subject into the organiser. Now explain your content to your partner Discuss: what other visuals or realia do you use in class? How effective are they?

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

How we scaffold Models texts, demonstrations, frames, etc. How important is demonstration in your subject?

How we scaffold With support material word banks, glossaries, sentence substitution tables, writing frames, etc. Task: Match the exercise types (1-8) to the activities (A-H)

How we scaffold With constructive feedback oral or written

To sum up We scaffold by: Creating interest in the topic area Breaking the task down into small steps Providing a model for the learner Using visual organisers Supporting with frames, tables, glossaries, etc. With constructive feedback Other