1. Scaffolding involves providing temporary support (models, cues, prompts, hints, partial solutions) to students to bridge the gap between what students can do on their own and what they can do with guidance from others. Teachers use scaffolding as a strategy for shifting instruction from others' (teacher's) control to student self-regulation. The teacher's role shifts from being a model or an instructor to being a manager, who coaches, guides, and gives timely, corrective feedback.
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2. [Scaffolding can support student learning, helping them decide what they need help with and what they can do on their own] Scaffolding means providing support (models, cues, prompts, hints, partial solutions) to students to bridge the gap between what students can do on their own and what students can do with guidance from others.
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3. [Scaffolding increases self-sufficiency] The goal of providing scaffolds is for students to become independent, self-regulated thinkers who are more self-sufficient and less teacher dependent.
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4. ...modeling should be gradually phased out as student competence and responsibility increase.
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