Scaffolding Method

Based on Vygotskys Zone of Proximal Development http://epltt.coe.uga.edu/index.php?title=Scaffolding

Step 5 Step 4 Step 3

The student tutor other students Student does the work on their own Student Explains process Redo assignments

Characteristics and Critical Features Intentionality Appropriateness Structure Collaboration Internalization

Step 2 Step 1
Tutor Explains the process from start to Introduction finish. Start Use guided practice Tutor provides detailed examples

Student uses detailed examples

Group work

Handouts

Study groups

Review

Mnemonic

Tutor Projects or provides Case Studies feedback only