Question

Alberto is learning algebra. His teacher provides him with classroom instruction and exercises to work at home and also solves problems with the class. When concepts are new, the teacher interacts often with Alberto and his classmates, showing them how to perform operations, giving subtle hints, asking leading questions, and making suggestions. As Alberto becomes more competent in his new skills,
asked May 12, 2017 in Education by Susys his teacher begins to back off, allowing him to work with increasing independence. Alberto's teacher has used the constructivist principle of:______.
a. scaffolding.
b. negotiated meaning.
c. situated learning.
d. multiple perspectives.

Answer 1

Answer: A) Scaffolding

Explanation: Scaffolding can be simply refered to as an instructional method of teaching where teachers or tutors guide their students in a step by step manner to solve a problem, the influence or involement of the tutor in the problem solving decreases or fades as the student becomes more and more competent in problem solving. This allows for the student to work independently except if the student request for the intervention of the tutor.

Alberto's teacher has used the constructive principle of scaffolding in teaching him.