Support that changes with skill
See how task support can be adjusted as a learner becomes more able to work independently.
The picture in words
- Shared attempt
- A helper provides guidance suited to the task.
- Adjusted support
- Prompts change with the learner’s progress.
- Independent attempt
- The learner takes responsibility for more of the task.
Reading the illustration
Compare the guidance beside the same folding task. Assistance changes from demonstration to a brief prompt as the learner takes more responsibility.
Try a question
Why might a helper change from demonstrating a fold to giving a brief reminder?
Show the explanation
As the learner can complete more of the task, a smaller prompt may provide enough support. Assistance is adjusted to current understanding.
Read the sources
- Education endowment foundation: Scaffolding. (n.d.). https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/early-years/high-quality-interactions/scaffoldingRendered main text: Temporary task support and challenge-adjustment paragraphs.