Like scaffolding in buildings, this technique provides students with support and a learning framework as they “build” and strengthen their understanding.
When they reach the desired level of understanding or knowledge, the teacher or caregiver takes a step back and gradually removes the help.
The operating model is:
I do, we do, you do
I do: The teacher/caregiver shows/demonstrates
We do: He guides and works with the student as they discover their own ways and techniques
You do: Steps aside as student takes over
Benefits
- Improves the ability to memorize new information
- Helps connect fundamental knowledge with new concepts
- Motivates students in learning and monitoring their progress
- Autonomy and independence in class
- Bridges their gaps in traditionally challenging lessons
- Reduces frustration, confusion and negative thoughts about themselves
- Better communication of students – teachers
- Allows productive failure and encourages asking for help
- Organized classes
In practice
- Separate new lessons into distinct sections
- Create tasks for each section
- Guide students through each exercise before they start
- Explain the purpose or utility of the lesson/work (why do I need to know?)
- Divide the students into groups to discuss the work, plan and support each other (if you teach in class)
- Give tips or models of integrated work so they can follow/measure their progress
- Presentation of tasks for expressing thoughts and/or evaluate to measure understanding
You may find it difficult to introduce it to your routine but all it takes is a little time. Students work much better and faster when there is a routine. So, as soon as the process gets into the daily routine it will become easier and easier and in a very short time you will all enjoy independence and inspiration in the classroom or at home!
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