Scaffolding
Scaffolding
In instructional/learning
design we often use the term scaffolding. But what is it?
Scaffolding is when we
break up the learning or a concept into smaller chunks and support it with various
activities that help in understanding and embedding what is being learned.
Scaffolding also involves usage of different instructional techniques to gradually
enhance learner understanding.
The main aim of
scaffolding is to make the learner comfortable with what they are learning. So,
it should not be viewed as something that needs to be done out of compulsion or
convention. Rather, it should be looked upon as the support that is provided to
the learner that will make the learning process easier and more effective for
them and enable them to apply the learning independently.
But how is scaffolding
done?
Scaffolding is done every
time the learner is provided with a tool or information that supports their
learning. This may be a:
- Clearly
provided direction on how to do a certain activity
- Providing
them with an activity that supports what they are learning
- Giving
them avenues to exchange and discuss ideas about the learning concept
- Providing them
with articles and additional learning that expounds upon the learning
- Breaking a
concept in smaller chunks to facilitate learning
- Behaviour
modeling and explanation by teacher/trainer
- Show
learners a video or demonstrate how a problem can be solved
- Triggering
their prior knowledge about the subject/concept
- Provide
visual aids and graphics to facilitate understanding
The above list is by
no means exhaustive and there could be a number of other strategies and tools
to provide the required level of scaffolding. Scaffolding is indeed very
effective in making the learner get comfortable and confident with their
learning. Used effectively it can be the difference in the learner getting
motivated and actually learning something or not really embedding the learning.
Hope that was useful
and thanks for reading.
Keep up the good work.
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