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Scaffolding

An SECD self-study professional development (SSPD) module.

Theme: Scaffolding is the "just right" amount of support.

Scaffolding means providing the right amount of support to help children move forward with a skill while still allowing them the opportunity to grow from the challenge. Let's see an example in action. Click the button below and view the video Getting dressed. Return to this page when you have completed the video.

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Did you notice that the help provided to Tommy met 1) his immediate need to get dressed; and 2) the longer-term goal of Tommy learning to dress independently? Would you say that she gave just the right amount of help?

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If you are interested in this topic, you may want to continue with this free self-study module. The module will take approximately an hour to complete in three steps. You can print out an Acknowledgement of Partipation when done.

*Warning: There will be no record of you completing this module. You can save a copy of your Acknowledgement of Participation for your own records.

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