Instructional scaffolding is the support given to a student by an instructor throughout the learning process.

What is scaffolding in teaching?

Scaffolding refers to a method in which teachers offer a particular kind of support to students as they learn and develop a new concept or skill. In the scaffolding model, a teacher may share new information or demonstrate how to solve a problem.

What is scaffolding children's learning?

Scaffolding is a term that was first coined by Vygotsky (1978) who described the process as something that allows children to move their current level of understandings to a more advanced one. This process helps children to undertake activities that they usually would not be able to without the help of others.