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| + | 2) An approach to teaching based on the student’s current level of understanding and ability; the teacher varies the amount of help given (e.g., clues, encouragement, or suggestions) to students based on their moment-to-moment understanding of the material being learned. | ||
Latest revision as of 11:16, 10 April 2019
1) A teaching technique that involves giving verbal cues, prompts, and suggestions on appropriately challenging activities.
2) An approach to teaching based on the student’s current level of understanding and ability; the teacher varies the amount of help given (e.g., clues, encouragement, or suggestions) to students based on their moment-to-moment understanding of the material being learned.