Hogan and Pressley (1997) summarized the literature to identify eight essential elements
of scaffolded instruction that teachers can use as general guidelines.
Moving learners toward independence: The power
of scaffolded instruction.
Very often, especially for low achieving students, feedback may come in the form
of scaffolded instruction with the intent of guiding the student to an improved understanding of the necessary skills and / or concepts.
Not exact matches
In order to meet students where they are and appropriately
scaffold a lesson, or differentiate
instruction, you have to know the individual and collective zone
of proximal development (ZPD)
of your learners.
What you glean from the results
of these case scenarios will help you as you design problem - based learning in the future and
scaffold for specific students, and give you plenty
of student examples to use during
instruction.
Raise your underserved students» expectations by raising your own, and create a series
of reachable, data - based goals,
scaffolding your
instruction and mitigating their fear
of failure.
In every class, both core and elective curriculum, Trinidad Garza uses the six strategies from the Common Instructional Framework — collaborative group work, literacy groups,
scaffolding, writing to learn, questioning, and classroom talk — to align their
instruction, create a rigorous environment, and foster students who take ownership
of their learning.
Through assessment, we can identify when the
instruction and
scaffolding are needed — with the peace
of mind
of knowing that we've thought through the
instruction and are prepared to differentiate as needed.
Leverage differentiation: One
of the key components
of differentiating a PBL project is thinking about what
instruction and
scaffolding is needed for the whole class, for small groups, and for individuals.
We can provide different types
of instruction and
scaffolding instead
of using a one - size - fits - all approach — planning units
of instruction while knowing that all students may not need every unit.
The January 2004 issue
of Perspectives includes this report on strategies used to
scaffold writing
instruction for first - grade English language learners.
This article describes one
of the strategies:
scaffold and spiral language and science
instruction for increased comprehension and literacy development.
Video modeling
of teacher
instructions,
scaffolding, and questioning might assist teachers in implementing lesson plans from such online repositories.
Join this research - fueled session to learn how leveraging targeted and embedded
scaffolds as part
of a differentiated
instruction approach can dramatically accelerate language and literacy gains for ELLs at every stage
of English acquisition.
Aimed at teachers at all grade levels, across the curriculum, Guided
Instruction will help you provide timely and meaningful
scaffolds that boost students to higher levels
of understanding and accomplishment.
The course includes
instruction, readings, assignments, and multimedia resources with embedded
scaffolds, intended to help all students meet the challenges
of modern, rigorous educational standards.
In this model
instruction can be classified into the teacher - led direct
instruction of the giving mode
of instruction, the teacher -
scaffolded student exploration
of the prompting mode, and the constructivist approach
of the making model, in which students learn through product creation.
Our new 6 +1 Trait Writing institute addresses one
of the greatest challenges teachers face today: how to
scaffold instruction for diverse learners — including English language learners, students with special needs and gifted and talented students — so that all students in your classroom become stronger, more confident writers.
The program operates on the principles
of spiraling and
scaffolding instruction.
Typically, there was pre-testing at the start
of the
instruction, a variety
of progress monitoring along the way, and
scaffolded common assessments near the end.
NOW that the district has come to an agreed - upon set
of learning standards, aligned to the CCSS or state standards,
scaffolded, based on how children best learn and vertically articulated between grade levels, the district can legitimately begin the task
of building a system to ensure those learning expectations are the basis for all curriculum,
instruction and assessment within the district.
We designed ECMs to support the development
of teachers» professional teaching knowledge as it related to a specific pedagogical approach called problem - based historical inquiry and its principles for social studies
instruction, that learning should be purposeful, connected, active, and
scaffolded (Saye & Brush, 2004).
The program immediately assesses and diagnoses each child's area
of need, provides individualized
instruction and
scaffolding, and suggests materials to help the teacher continue
scaffolding when students log off.
The new
Scaffolding Instruction for English Language Learners Resource Guides for ELA and Mathematics provide guidance to educators on how to take the curriculum materials on EngageNY and provide additional
scaffolds for ELL students according to their level
of English language proficiency.
Our ECMs were designed to support the development
of teachers» professional teaching knowledge as it relates to a specific pedagogical approach, PBHI), and its four characteristics
of effective social studies
instruction: purposeful, connected, active, and
scaffolded (Saye & Brush, 2004).
The
instruction within the curriculum is embedded with
scaffolding, supports, and frequent assessment, all
of which enable students to acquire a deeper understanding
of the content they may have struggled with in a traditional classroom.
We turned to the computer - based Lexia Reading program as an additional layer
of support to assess students need and continually
scaffold instruction.
Teachers will perform a full range
of duties, including but not limited to: + Preparing / implementing lesson plans that lead to student mastery
of curriculum content, including English Language Development + Developing / implementing integrated curriculum units, differentiating and
scaffolding as needed + Regularly assessing student progress to refine
instruction and meet student needs + Participating regularly in professional development opportunities and collaborative meetings + Communicating frequently with students, students» families, colleagues and other stakeholders + Working closely with children and their families to promote personal growth and success + Maintaining regular, punctual attendance Applicants who possess the following skills will make the strongest candidates: + California Teaching Credential or equivalent, meeting all NCLB «highly qualified» standards + Social Science credential + CLAD / BCLAD certification (Spanish) + Demonstrated ability to implement varied classroom instructional strategies + Educational vision for and experience with low - income and / or minority students + Demonstrated track record with English language learners + Commitment to preserving the cultural heritage
of students + Passion for working with children and their families + Bilingual (Spanish / English) To apply please send resume and letter
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Mastery - based learning Formative assessment Collaborative learning Metacognition
Scaffolded instruction Zone
of proximal development
Strategic
scaffolding is provided through explicit
instruction in how to read various types
of social studies texts and apply active reading strategies to support comprehension.
The power
of a Knowledge Cluster allows parents to
scaffold instruction by identifying gaps in students» mathematical backgrounds that frustrate student success in a content area.
Through a balance
of scaffolded direct
instruction, meaningful practice, and formative assessment, digital curriculum can support all students in mastering required skills and concepts and developing critical thinking skills.
For targeted and intensive intervention, Boost provides the right combination
of differentiated
instruction, effective learning
scaffolds, and instructional frameworks to accelerate reading gains in your Tier II and Tier III intervention and special education models.
Boost provides the right combination
of differentiated
instruction, effective learning
scaffolds, and targeted instructional frameworks to accelerate reading gains for your most at - risk students.
In order for these tools to be used to
scaffold student literacy, teachers first must be familiar with the tools and then be
scaffolded to appropriate uses
of these tools to support literacy
instruction.
The following eight types
of comprehension
instruction identified by the National Reading Panel (2000) are highly appropriate for ELLs but may require additional
scaffolding and practice:
Embedded formative and summative assessments,
scaffolded supports, and a balance
of instructionally appropriate text and media elements, such as video, provide students with multimodal
instruction to address diverse learning styles.
In order for these tools to be used to
scaffold student literacy, teachers must first be familiar with the tools and their appropriate uses in support
of literacy
instruction.
Teachers first must be familiar with the tools and then be
scaffolded to appropriate uses
of these tools to support literacy
instruction.
Built using the same innovative approach to differentiated
instruction and proprietary adaptive content system as Pro, Access features classroom - tested linguistic
scaffolds and a targeted student literacy routine specifically designed to meet the unique needs
of ELL students and accelerate their language acquisition and literacy gains.
In the best classrooms, students are engaged much
of the time in reading and writing, with the teacher monitoring student progress, encouraging continuous improvement and growth, and providing
scaffolded instruction to help students improve their use
of various strategies.
The CSC is aligned to Pillar One
of the District's Action Plan, «High Standards, Rigorous Curriculum, and Powerful
Instruction,» and is part
of a larger initiative that provides supports ans
scaffolding for schools to move up certification categories over time.
Essential to sheltered
instruction are teacher willingness and capacity to learn about and incorporate the prior knowledge
of ELLs into
instruction, to understand second language acquisition and address the linguistic needs
of ELLs, to deliver comprehensible yet rigorous input, and to use spiraling and
scaffolding techniques whereby every piece
of information learned and every skill acquired provides the next - level substructure for building higher - order knowledge.
Teachers must first determine their goals for
instruction and technology usage, then reflect on their instructional delivery with the available technology to determine the potential needs
of students, such as
scaffolding prior to a technology's use or additional time to complete a technology - infused activity.
In addition, teachers and coaches discuss ways
of using
scaffolding to provide grade - level
instruction to ELLs and SWDs and how those
scaffolds may be removed over time to support mastery
of the standards.
Scaffolding Challenges and Cautions Although scaffolding can be used to optimize learning for all students, it is a very demanding form of instruction (Pressley, Hogan, Wharton - McDonald, Mistretta, & Ettenbe
Scaffolding Challenges and Cautions Although
scaffolding can be used to optimize learning for all students, it is a very demanding form of instruction (Pressley, Hogan, Wharton - McDonald, Mistretta, & Ettenbe
scaffolding can be used to optimize learning for all students, it is a very demanding form
of instruction (Pressley, Hogan, Wharton - McDonald, Mistretta, & Ettenberger 1996).
She found that these teachers regularly incorporated several
of the eight essential elements
of scaffolding into
instruction.
The challenges
of instructional
scaffolding: The challenges
of instruction that supports student thinking.
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of Paperwork (2003) E571: Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans (1998) E628: Helping Students with Disabilities Participate in Standards - Based Mathematics Curriculum (2002) E625: Helping Students with Disabilities Succeed in State and District Writing Assessments (2002) E597: Improving Post-School Outcomes for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (2000) E564: Including Students with Disabilities in Large - Scale Testing: Emerging Practices (1998) E568: Integrating Assistive Technology Into the Standard Curriculum (1998) E577: Learning Strategies (1999) E587: Paraeducators: Factors That Influence Their Performance, Development, and Supervision (1999) E735: Planning Accessible Conferences and Meetings (1994) E593: Planning Student - Directed Transitions to Adult Life (2000) E580: Positive Behavior Support and Functional Assessment (1999) E633: Promoting the Self - Determination
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of Students with Disabilities (2002) E585: Special Education in Alternative Education Programs (1999) E599: Strategic Processing
of Text: Improving Reading Comprehension for Students with Learning Disabilities (2000) E638: Strategy
Instruction (2002) E579: Student Groupings for Reading
Instruction (1999) E621: Students with Disabilities in Correctional Facilities (2001) E627: Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention for Students with Disabilities: A Call to Educators (2002) E642: Supporting Paraeducators: A Summary
of Current Practices (2003) E647: Teaching Decision Making to Students with Learning Disabilities by Promoting Self - Determination (2003) E590: Teaching Expressive Writing To Students with Learning Disabilities (1999) E605: The Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)(2000) E592: The Link Between Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs)(2000) E641: Universally Designed
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SPECIAL CAPABILITIES • Excellent customer service skills • Good attention to detail • Proven ability to stand, stoop, bend, and stretch for extended periods
of time • Ability to climb ladders and
scaffold • Ability to work individually and inside a team • Superb ability to understand and follow verbal and written
instructions