When scaffolding is removed too early, learners may:
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Correct answer: Feel frustration and fail
Premature removal of support leaves learners unprepared. This can lead to confusion and decreased motivation.
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More Scaffolding and ZPD questions
- Which teaching strategy aligns BEST with the ZPD?
- The gradual release of responsibility model ('I do, we do, you do') represents:
- Which role does the teacher play in the ZPD?
- Peer tutoring supports learning within the ZPD because:
- A teacher reduces hints gradually as students become more skilled. This is known as:
- In Vygotsky’s theory, cognitive development is strongly influenced by: