Question

All of the following statements about scaffolding are true except one. Which statement is FALSE? Select one: a. Examples of good scaffolding can be praise, breaking into manageable steps, clues, examples, modeling, etc. b. Counting on fingers, if it aids learning, is appropriate scaffolding. c. Dependence on scaffolding should be a goal. d. Any mediated help can be considered scaffolding.

Answer 1

The false statement is: c. Dependence on scaffolding should be a goal.

Dependence on scaffolding is not the goal when using scaffolding in education or learning. The purpose of scaffolding is to provide temporary support and assistance to learners as they develop their skills and knowledge. The ultimate goal is for learners to gradually become more independent and self-regulated in their learning, reducing the need for scaffolding over time. Scaffolding should be gradually faded as learners gain proficiency and confidence.