Using Scaffolding to promote learner independence for Tutors

  • Level: Intermediate
  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Video Time: 1 hour
  • Learners: 50+
Scaffolding is a powerful teaching technique that tutors should employ to enhance student learning and comprehension.

This method involves providing structured support to students as they learn new concepts, gradually removing the support as students become more proficient.

Scaffolding is an effective teaching strategy that facilitates understanding, promotes independence, enhances engagement, and supports diverse learners, making it an invaluable tool for tutors.
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Facilitates Understanding: Scaffolding helps break down complex tasks into manageable parts, making it easier for students to grasp difficult concepts. By guiding students step-by-step, tutors can ensure that students build a solid foundation of understanding before moving on to more challenging material.

Promotes Independence: As students gain confidence and competence, tutors can gradually reduce the level of support, encouraging students to take more responsibility for their learning. This gradual release fosters independence and self-reliance, essential skills for lifelong learning.

Enhances Engagement: Scaffolding keeps students engaged by providing them with the right amount of challenge. It prevents frustration and disengagement by ensuring that tasks are within the students' capabilities, yet still stimulating enough to maintain interest.

Supports Diverse Learners: Different students have varying levels of prior knowledge and learning abilities. Scaffolding allows tutors to tailor their support to meet individual needs, ensuring that all students can progress at their own pace.

Key Scaffolding for Tutors learning objectives

  • What is Scaffolding?

  • Stages of Scaffolding

  • Working with your learners

  • Benefits of using Scaffolding when Tutoring

  • Implementing Scaffolding in your Tutoring

  • Strategies to use

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