When teachers
differentiate, this is not
considered scaffolding.
Reponsibilities
Teachers
Break up learning experiences,
concepts or skills into discrete parts,
then provide assistance.
Students
Recognize when and
where they need
assistance.
Other
constituents
Awareness of
curriculum demands
Causation and Change
Possible changes for
Baldwin? ?
Greater course
integration
based on IB
Possible changes for my
own practice?
Develop the skills
needed to scaffold
among grade levels
Definition
Refers to a variety of
instructional techniques used to
move progressively toward
stronger understading and,
ultimately, greater independence
in the learning process
Teachers provide
successful levels of
temporary support
Scaffolding is often
used to bridge learning
gaps
Teachers break up a
learning experience,
concept or skill.
Connection
How does it fit (or
not) in the
school-wide
inclusion policy
Scaffolding fits in the
school-wide policy because it
provides a distinguishable and
identifiable measure of how
the inclusion policy is
implemented and put to work
for the students.
Philosophy or procedures?
Should be included in the
procedures of the inclusion
policy with clearly stated
and explicit details of how
scaffolding can and will take
place to provide guidelines
for teachers and to what
extent they may achieve this
process.
Reflection
What is the next step?
micro-level scaffolding
(day to day
interactions in the
classrooms)
macro-level scaffolding
(establish program goals
and selection and
sequencing of tasks)