SCAFFOLDING

Reading Resources.

Expand your understanding of Scaffolding with a collection of evidence-based articles and infographics packed with practical tips for your classroom.

Articles about Scaffolding

Rosenshine's Eighth Principle of Instruction: Provide scaffolding and support

Rosenshine proposed the temporary use of scaffolds to provide students with the appropriate amount of support they need during the learning process. 

How to use scaffolding in your lessons

Scaffolding can help students become more independent and self-motivated learners. Discover ways to implement scaffolding strategies in the classroom.

The Expertise Reversal Effect and scaffolding support

 Discover what the Expertise Reversal Effect is and how it can inform how you use scaffolding.

Evidence-informed infographics

Scaffolding support and providing models

The Expertise Reversal Effect is based on the idea that novices do not learn in the same way as experts. As students develop their knowledge, they may benefit from Worked Examples, Completion Tasks and Independent Tasks.

Is checking for understanding the most important of Rosenshine's Principles?

See how Rosenshine’s 6th Principle “Checking for understanding” links to all 9 other principles.

Research study summary

The one about teacher expectations

Discover a fascinating study that looked at the impact of having high expectations of students.

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