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scaffolded

 

[ ˈskafl̩dəd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

educational support

Scaffolded refers to a teaching method that provides successive levels of temporary support that are gradually removed as students become more proficient. This approach allows learners to build on their existing knowledge and skills, facilitating independence and confidence. When scaffolding is effectively utilized, it helps students tackle complex tasks by breaking them down into manageable steps. This method is often employed in various educational contexts to enhance student understanding and engagement.

Synonyms

aided, assisted, supported

Examples of usage

  • The teacher used scaffolded techniques to improve students' writing skills.
  • Scaffolded lessons make learning less overwhelming for beginners.
  • The program offered scaffolded support for new learners.

Translations

Translations of the word "scaffolded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estruturado

🇮🇳 संरचित

🇩🇪 gestützt

🇮🇩 dijadikan kerangka

🇺🇦 підтриманий

🇵🇱 wsparcie

🇯🇵 支えられた

🇫🇷 structuré

🇪🇸 estructurado

🇹🇷 destekli

🇰🇷 지지된

🇸🇦 مدعوم

🇨🇿 podporovaný

🇸🇰 podporovaný

🇨🇳 支撑的

🇸🇮 podprt

🇮🇸 stuðningsfullur

🇰🇿 қолдау көрсетілген

🇬🇪 მხარდაჭერილი

🇦🇿 desteği olan

🇲🇽 estructurado

Etymology

The term 'scaffold' originates from the Middle French word 'escalfaut', which means 'scaffold' or 'platform'. This, in turn, evolved from the Latin word 'scafaldus’, referring to a temporary structure used to support workers and materials during construction. The verb form 'to scaffold' began to take on metaphorical meanings in the late 20th century, particularly in the fields of education and psychology. Educators started to use the term to describe a teaching strategy that provides students with structured support. The concept of scaffolding in learning was popularized by cognitive psychologist Jerome Bruner in the 1970s, emphasizing the importance of tailored assistance in the learning process. Today, 'scaffolded' is widely used in educational literature to denote a progressive approach in learning and teaching.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,217, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.