WHAT:

In effective instruction, teachers scaffold instruction when they provide substantial support and assistance in the earliest stages of teaching a new concept or skill. There are two types of scaffolding techniques: verbal and procedural. Verbal scaffolding uses prompting, questioning, and elaboration. Procedural scaffolding involves explicit teaching, modeling, practice opportunities through flexible grouping, and expectations for independent application. In addition, instructional scaffolding can be used to enhance learning.