Using Scaffolding to Promote Learner Independence for Teaching Assistants
Scaffolding is a powerful approach that helps pupils become more independent by gradually shifting responsibility from adults to learners. This course introduces Teaching Assistants to the core principles behind effective scaffolding and explores how purposeful support can build confidence, resilience, and transferable learning skills.
You will also learn how to align their support with teacher planning and use targeted strategies that strengthen, rather than replace, independent thinking. The course provides practical techniques Teaching Assistants can apply in the classroom to enhance high quality teaching and help pupils successfully meet lesson objectives.
Course Outline:
Understand what Scaffolding is
Know how implement scaffolding techniques
Know how to work effectively with the class teacher
Understand the principles of learner independence
Who Is It For?
Teaching Assistants
Support Staff
Duration: 1.5 Hours
Video Time: 1 hour
Chapters: 6
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More About This Course
Scaffolding learning is essential for promoting student independence and reducing over‑reliance on Teachers and Teaching Assistants. By gradually releasing responsibility to learners, scaffolding helps students build resilience, confidence, and the ability to apply their knowledge and skills across different areas of learning both now and in the future.
Teaching Assistants play a distinct and vital role in this process. Effective scaffolding requires Teaching Assistants to work in alignment with the Teacher’s planning and instructional structure, providing tailored guidance that supports pupils at their individual stage of learning. Understanding how and when to scaffold ensures that support enhances, rather than replaces, independent thinking.
This training course offers a comprehensive introduction to scaffolding principles, along with practical strategies that Teaching Assistants can apply in the classroom. Participants will gain the skills needed to support high‑quality teaching and help pupils achieve lesson objectives through targeted, purposeful scaffolding.
Course Chapters
1
Chapter 1 - The Role of the Teaching Assistant
Introduction
00:59
Chapter 1
06:12
Course Assessment
5 Questions
2
Chapter 2 - Scaffolding Theories
Chapter 2
12:14
Course Assessment
5 Questions
3
Chapter 3 - Foundations of Scaffolding
Chapter 3
08:55
Course Assessment
5 Questions
4
Chapter 4 - Talk for Learning Strategies
Chapter 4
10:48
Course Assessment
5 Questions
5
Chapter 5 - Implementation of Scaffolding
Chapter 5
21:53
Course Assessment
5 Questions
6
Chapter 6 - Using What You Have Learned
Chapter 6: Course Summary
04:30
Example Process Success Criteria
Course Summary Handout
Scaffolding for TAs Course Evaluation
3 Questions
Using Scaffolding to Promote Learner Independence for Teaching Assistants
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