Just as good teachers
scaffold content learning, teachers need to scaffold this learning as well.
Not exact matches
A game can help
scaffold the
learning of important
content as well as providing context for application of
content.
In addition to the points already covered, other techniques may include: under talking instead of over talking (that is, explaining concepts in «bite - sized chunks» using simple language, rather than elaborating on the concept in an attempt to explain it),
scaffolding learning content, and building mutually respectful, trusting relationships with Indigenous students and their families.
Instead, the reward system, achievement indicators, or other game - like elements are placed as «
scaffolding», or support, around the already built
learning content.
Whereas through the computing power of IBM Watson and through the children's interaction with the Sesame
content, the platform they've developed will actually
learn with the child, and be able to create a
scaffolding for his or her
learning that we have not seen before.
They described efforts to provide multiple avenues for students to access
content, strategies for using audio and video to
scaffold independent
learning, opportunities to adapt instruction based on real - time data, and the chance to engage in more meaningful face - to - face conversations.
I would argue through extensive classroom based action research I've personally undertaken, pitching
learning to the top makes it easier for me to
scaffold up and distill
content down, thus meeting the diverse
learning needs of my students posing a higher level of challenge.
To conclude, my personal view is not to over complicate Challenge for all, but remember pitch to the top and distill
content down,
scaffolding up, this dimension is the critical element, otherwise we may be creating potentially engaging
learning experiences for some students that is inaccessible to them, therefore having the adverse effect, significantly limiting their progress.
Coaches also help teachers identify ways to
scaffold content and set
learning priorities.
Teachers need professional development opportunities to
learn how to
scaffold rigorous global investigations while enhancing
content knowledge.
Scaffolding this process with resources to address
content and big ideas, articulation of how those ideas develop over time and researching commonly held student preconceptions all better prepare a teacher to anticipate student response and facilitate
learning.
Effective teachers of ELLs understand these challenges and have a repertoire of teaching practices designed to
scaffold learning in literacy, language, and the
content areas.
Therefore, the preservice teacher in this example must be taught (a) to identify individual students»
learning styles, (b)
content specific pedagogical practices that account for student differences, and (c) ways to use technology to
scaffold and facilitate student
learning.
While both groups
learned about
content - appropriate
scaffolding and how to remove
scaffolds over time, the professional
learning sessions were each grounded intensively in the teachers» curriculum, Common Core State Standards, and
content area practices.
Language learners may come to the classroom with less background knowledge in English, but they have just as much aptitude for
learning language and
content when teachers
scaffold instruction for both.
For struggling readers, the
scaffolding provided in science Comprehensive Courses and Tutorials can facilitate mastery of rigorous, standards - based
content as they simultaneously
learn active reading and
learning strategies that support their ability to read science text independently.
Get a closer look at eSpark's
scaffolded learning experiences, engaging
content, and actionable data dashboards.
Scaffolding refers to modifications you make while designing and teaching lessons that allow all students to be successful in
learning the same
content.
With deeply differentiated instruction; an adaptive
content system that integrates ongoing assessment, engaging nonfiction
content, and robust
scaffolds; and linguistic supports for struggling students and English language learners, Pro accelerates
learning gains and empowers all students to build critical college and career literacy skills.
Whether in an elementary math lesson or a secondary social studies lesson, teachers must
scaffold content, process, and product on the basis of student needs, setting aside time to meet with small groups of students to address gaps in
learning.
Garofalo et al. (2000) and Flores et al. (2002) described
scaffolded mathematics
content learning, in which preservice teachers were assigned mathematics problems to solve using technologies such as parametric graphing with graphing calculators or exploring Pythagorean theorem using The Geometer's SketchPad.