A r c h i v e d I n f o r m a t i o n
Differentiated Instruction
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Scaffolding: Key Characteristics
The key characteristics for effective scaffolding (providing the supports needed for a student to succeed in work that is slightly beyond his/her comfort zone) include:
- Provide clear directions
- Clarify the purpose for instruction by asking essential questions
- Keep students on task
- Provide clear expectations for quality
- Point students to worthy sources for help and information
- Reduce uncertainty, surprise and disappointment to maximize learning efficiency
- Deliver efficiency by requiring hard work, but not wasted work
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