Providing Structure for Students Through Scaffolding

30/10/2025 23 min Episodio 30

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Episode Synopsis

Episode 030 of the Prof Talk Pod is a solo show focused on the concept of scaffolding in education. Learn about the zone of proximal development from Lev Vygotsky and discover practical methods to support student learning through temporary structures. Scaffolding can enhance student motivation, create a positive learning environment, and aid in achieving educational goals. Get ideas for strategies to build students' knowledge and skills through smaller assignments, tip sheets, and feedback sessions. The early history of the scaffolding metaphor: Bernstein, Luria, Vygotsky, and beforehttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10749039.2019.1574306#d1e164Effective Teaching and Learning: scaffolding revisited⁠https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/0305498960220103⁠