Question

What is scaffolding in the context of learning?

• A. Ignoring students challenges
• B. Providing temporary support to help a learner achieve a task
• C. Focusing on individual work
• D. Avoiding guidance to promote independence

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Providing temporary support to help a learner achieve a task

Scaffolding is an educational technique where a teacher or more knowledgeable person provides temporary support to help a learner achieve a task they cannot complete alone. As the learner becomes more skilled, the support is gradually reduced or removed, allowing them to work independently. This concept is closely linked to Lev Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory and the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD).