Description
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-develo…
DISCUSSION TOPIC:
CAN SCAFFOLDING BE CONSIDERED A
BEST PRACTICE FOR INTENTIONAL TEACHING?
INSTRUCTIONS:
1) REVIEW THE BLOG: USE THE LINK (ABOVE) OR REVIEW THE POSTED PAGE (UNDER THE CLASS ACTIVITY TAB)
2) FOR YOUR ORIGINAL POST, DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING:
A) WHAT ASPECTS OF “SCAFFOLDING” MIGHT YOU USE AS AN “INTENTIONAL” TEACHER? PROVIDE SOME SPECIFIC EXAMPLES.
B) DID YOU DISAGREE WITH OR ARE YOU UNSURE ABOUT ANY OF THE CONCEPTS COVERED IN THE BLOG? ELABOTATE AS NEEDED.
C) FIND AND CITE A PASSAGE FROM THE BLOG THAT YOU FOUND MOST HELPFUL, USEFUL OR, INTERESTING.
3. FOR YOUR PEER RESPONSE:
A) REVIEW AT LEAST 3 POSTS FROM YOUR CLASSMATES
B) SELECT 1 POST TO COMMENT ON
C) PROVIDE THOUGHTFUL FEEDBACK AS RELATED TO THEIR POST AND STRIVE TO MAKE A “MEANINGFUL CONNECTION”
FRIENDLY REMINDERS AND OPTIONS YOU SHOULD USE WHEN MAKING A CONNECTION:
Option 1) Share what you liked about their post (copy and paste the part you liked (or found interesting) and then add your thoughts
Option 2) Share your perspective (did you agree or disagree with the post) and include the WHY
Option 3) Provide encouraging suggestions and/or teacher tips to support your classmates to SCAFFOLD their learning experience
Option 4) Ask a follow-up question to extend the conversation and learn more about your classmate
Option 5) Share a personal connection (FYI: real-life experiences are so valuable and by sharing your perspective you can build a more meaningful connection!)
Option 6) Share a work-related experience (this a great way to support other students and showcase your expertise)