Professor of Learning Analytics at The Open University, Bart Rienties, has spent much of his career researching how data can improve teaching methods and have a positive impact on how students learn.
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This paper describes a differing representation of the term scaffolding, with particular emphasis on spoken language as a tool to learning. Discussion examines difficulties faced by practitioners when transforming the theoretical aspects of scaffolding to more practical application, and in particular observes the value of involvement in the learning process. Discourse assesses how the child is led towards becoming an independent learner and how they subsequently reach a predetermined goal, set by the practitioner. It highlights therefore, the importance of evidence to support how scaffolding contributes towards increased competence, and examples provided demonstrate the transition from teacher support to that of independent problem solving. The paper concludes that the notion of scaffolding benefits greater understanding of both teaching and learning, which ultimately contributes to greater knowledge by the learner.
This article defines the original concept of scaffolding as defined by Bruner, related to the notion of ZPD in Vygotsky. The study gives examples of the role talk can play in scaffolding students' learning. Maybin et al caution the reader that many factors need to be considered when undertaking an analysis of scaffolding.
Martin has claimed the role of genre in a functional model of language. I have applied this method into my teaching ESL students to develop their English language through literacy, reading and writing and to broaden a range of writing mostly.;” Martin doubts about applying the genre – based approach and I personally think that it works with L2,as I have started to apply it with my ESL students.
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