What is Scaffolding?Decrease Supports toallow students to show mastery.
So What’s the Problem? • How does this phrase play into what we do in education? • How can it relate to scaffolding expectations?
So What’s the Problem Would you build scaffolding around this building if all you had to do was replace the front door?
Hit the Targets!!! 1. With Students 2. With Materials 3. With Teaching Methods
Scaffolding Learning for Students1. Do I have students whose reading level is significantly below level of text and materials being used?2. Do I have students who lack strategies for retaining and applying information?3. Are there gaps in student’s vocabulary and background knowledge?4. Engagement Questions – Do any students seem to lack motivation? – Are students interested in the content? – Do struggling students often misbehave to avoid being called on?
Scaffolding for StudentsActively Engage Provide Strategies for Remembering Key Make sure “all” students are Information responding “in a safe way.” (Think- Teach Memory Strategies Pair-Share) Mnemonics What Other Ways? Key Words “In 1492, Columbus Sailed the Ocean Blue.” Others?Provide Background Knowledge Assure Access for All Reading Levels Have more than one source of course Studying the Black Death content. Audio Books Purchased or Self Made Kidsclick.org Tons of information categorized by reading levels. Others Others
Scaffolding Teaching Materials1. What is the actual reading level of the materials being used?2. Is the source unclear or too abstract for learners at this age and grade level?3. Are the materials organized in a logical and sequential way that helps students understand and comprehend the content?4. Are there clear examples and models presented to increase student understanding?5. Is the information in the text layered or does it have many parts?6. Is the information difficult or complex but crucial to remember?
Scaffolding Teaching MaterialsModify Text Use Graphic Organizers or Story Maps Add graphics, Change Font Size, Add Paint a picture of information notes, Text to Speak, Audio Recording, Kidsclick.orgUse Alternative Materials Teach Note Taking Strategies Different versions of the same story Create note taking forms that utilize YouTube has many books that have hints and cues (Guided Notes) been made into videos (Where the LFS Foldables Wild Things Are) Cornell Notes Format
Scaffolding Instructional Practices1. Are my expectations clear?2. Are the instructional activities contributing to understanding?3. Have I provided opportunities for all students to participate in learning?4. Is there more than one way for students to show what they know?5. Do I share my enthusiasm for knowledge with my students?6. Do I know what their interests and learning style preferences are?
Scaffolding Instructional PracticesExpectations Are Clear Classes and Lessons Are Not Interesting Use Rubrics Make connections to the learning Use “Models” (Teacher and Student) Papers, Projects, Assignments RubistarProvide Students with More Than One Raise Expectations for StudentsWay to Demonstrate Competency Raise the Bar and be a Cheerleader Projects, drawings, presentations, Don’t Allow Failure as a Student posters Choice Give students Choice in demonstrating their knowledge
Does the Strategy Increase Student Engagement?•Does the strategy get thestudent’s attention?•Does it involve all studentsin lesson activities?•Will it utilize student’sinterest and backgroundknowledge?
Can this strategy give the studentgreater access to grade level content?• Are the materials a match or mismatch for the student’s skill level?• Does it include ways for the student to use the information in meaningful ways?
Will this Teaching Method Improve theStudent’s Opportunity to Learn the Skill? • Does the strategy give the student feedback? • Will this strategy provide the students with adequate models and examples?