scaffolding
CEFR: B2
Temporary supportive instructional framework provided by teachers that is gradually removed as students gain competence.
Synonyms
- guided pedagogical support
- instructional framework
Common Collocations
- instructional scaffolding
- provide scaffolding
- gradual removal of scaffolding
Example Sentence
Sentence starters and graphic organizers provide vital language scaffolding for non-native English learners.