Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) Lev Vygotsky 1896-1934
Wood and Middleton - Scaffolding Mothers helping 4 y/o build 3D model Types of help noted: General encouragement e.g. ‘now you have a go.’ Specific instructions e.g. ‘get four big blocks.’ Direct demonstration No single strategy was best Learning best when assistance provided best met needs Wood, D., & Middleton, D. (1975). A study of assisted problem-solving. British Journal of Psychology, 66(2), 181−191.
Guidelines for Scaffolding Assess learner's current knowledge and experience Relate content to what students already understand or can do. Break tasks into smaller, manageable tasks with opportunities for intermittent feedback. Use verbal cues and prompts to assist students. Silver, D. (2011). Using the ‘Zone’Help Reach Every Learner. Kappa Delta Pi Record, 47(sup1), 28-31.