Instructional scaffolds are temporary support structures put in place to assist students in accomplishing new tasks and concepts they could not typically achieve on their own.
Once students are able to complete or master the task, the scaffolding is gradually removed or fades away—the responsibility of learning shifts from the instructor to the student.
The benefits and challenges of using scaffolding in your classroom |
Australian Curriculum |
Useful Resources |
Scaffolding Reading |
Scaffolding Writing |
Scaffolding Spelling |