Which of the Following Illustrates Vygotsky's Concept of Scaffolding

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which of the following illustrates Vygotsky's concept of scaffolding?

• A) Several children work together to overcome an obstacle they could not conquer individually.
• B) A teacher works one-on-one with a student and then begins to withdraw help as the student becomes more skilled.
• C) Learning in one area, such as language, tends to reinforce learning that occurs in other areas, such as mathematics.
• D) Physical interaction with the environment is a key to learning, so teachers require students to run and play a great deal.

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Definitions:

Mill Skills

The abilities and knowledge required to operate machinery in mills that process materials such as textiles, lumber, or metals.

Lowell "Mill Girl"

A female textile worker at the Lowell mills in Massachusetts during the Industrial Revolution, often young and unmarried, who lived in company-run boardinghouses.

Personal Lives

Aspects of an individual's life that are personal and private, relating to their family, home, and personal relationships.

Social Class

A division of a society based on social and economic status, affecting people's lifestyles, education, and occupational opportunities.