Scaffolding: Self Regulated Learning in the Primary Grades

Synopsis: Provides examples of how learning can be structured so children are active learners while teachers use their superior knowledge base to meaningfully guide learning. Using Lev Bygotsky’s concept of the ‘zone of proximal development’ (ZPD), teachers can avoid the old dichotomy betean teacher- and student-direcrted learning. Three essential elements of scaffolding - the use of mediators, language and shared activity - are expained and demonstrated as children in four urban classroom become literate and more responsible for their learning plans.
Language: English
Country: United States
Medium: Video; Videocassette. VHS (PAL). col. 35 min.
Year of production: 1996
Availability: Sale; 1999 sale: US$250.00 (+p&p)
Subjects: Education
Keywords: learning theory; teaching methods; Vygotsky, Lev

Cast

Deborah J Leong
Elena Bodrova

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