Scaffolding for Success

Support and scaffolding are critical for moving students to higher levels of learning. But how do we ensure we're giving the "right" work and not just extra work? This important new book provides a plethora of strategies for helping students create meaning and become more independent so they can truly learn at rigorous levels.

Autorentext

Dr. Barbara R. Blackburn, a Top 30 Global Guru in Education, is the bestselling author of over 30 books and is a sought-after national and international consultant. She was an award-winning professor at Winthrop University and has taught early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students.

Melissa Miles is a middle school language arts teacher. Previously, she was Director of Educational Resources at a school in North Carolina. She has 25 years of classroom teaching experience. She is also twice credentialed as a National Board-Certified teacher, works as a SpringBoard Curriculum consultant to College Board, and is a certified member of the site visitation team for the Schools to Watch award.

Inhalt

1. Rigor and Scaffolding 2. Planning for Scaffolding Instruction 3. Scaffolding Classroom Discourse 4. Scaffolding Vocabulary Throughout the Curriculum 5. Scaffolding Comprehension Across the Subject Areas 6. Scaffolding Writing in the Content Areas 7. Formative Assessment Supports Scaffolding 8. Social and Emotional Skills for Scaffolding 9. Common Concerns About Scaffolding