Which of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes "Scaffolding" as It

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements most accurately describes "scaffolding" as it is used to support the preceptee's clinical decision making?

• A) Scaffolding involves the gradual increase in support to the preceptee as she works through clinical problems.
• B) Scaffolding involves the gradual removal of support to the preceptee as she works through clinical problems.
• C) Scaffolding is the means by which the preceptor structures assignments to challenge the preceptor's clinical decision making.
• D) Scaffolding is the means by which the preceptor evaluates the preceptee's ability to make clinical decisions.
• E) Scaffolding is another term for critical thinking as applied in the clinical setting.