noun · academic
scaffolding
/ˈskæfəldɪŋ/SCAF·fold·ing
temporary support provided to learners to help them achieve a higher level of understanding or skill
Examples
“The teacher used scaffolding to help learners tackle complex texts.”
“Effective scaffolding is gradually removed as competency improves.”
“Digital tools can provide scaffolding for novice writers.”
Band 8 sentence
“Well-designed scaffolding enables learners to attempt tasks slightly beyond their current competence and thereby accelerate progress.”
Collocations
- provide scaffolding
- remove scaffolding
Word family
Common mistakes
help students→provide scaffolding
support learners permanently→provide temporary scaffolding
Say it for a higher band
5help→6support→7+scaffolding
Synonyms
support
guided assistance
Easily confused
support
“The programme offers additional support to struggling pupils.”
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