Scaffolding (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun

a system of temporary structures having platforms to support workers and materials during the construction, repair, or decoration of a building: The scaffolding on the cathedral is finally coming down, and the workers can move on.
materials for building such structures: We sell aluminum scaffolding to clients all over the country.
the act or process of building such structures: During the scaffolding of the building complex, a specially designed lift carried all the pieces to their places.

a method of instruction in which the learner is provided with gradually reduced support in the application of a new skill until they can demonstrate it independently: the mastered skill then provides the basis for acquiring the next new skill in a similar way: Through careful scaffolding, my students learned to persevere and use a range of strategies to solve math problems.
the preparation or design of learning materials for use with this method: This grading approach requires the careful and strategic scaffolding of lesson plans and assignments.

anything that forms a support or basis for something else: The general framework of subtasks provides a scaffolding for the more complex computational tasks.

adjective

relating to or involving raised platforms or their construction: A variety of different scaffolding materials are available for your building project.The fair is aimed at reps from companies that regularly hire scaffolding contractors.
relating to, involving, or intended for a method of teaching skills by giving the learner gradually reduced support in applying a new skill until they can demonstrate it independently, after which it becomes the basis for learning the next skill: Some scaffolding exercises were given to students to strengthen their understanding.

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