Which Teacher Is Using Vygotsky's Concept of Scaffolding in Teaching

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which teacher is using Vygotsky's concept of scaffolding in teaching math?

• A) Mr. Chen, who makes sure his students have mastered each step in learning long division, and then gradually backs off and allows the class to practice on their own
• B) Mr. Shepherd, who drills his students in long division, and then gives a multiple-choice test to see what the class has learned
• C) Mr. Olinksy, who tries to get his students to figure out long division on their own
• D) Ms. Lahod, who goes over long division in a single class period

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