alleryIn scaffolding, what happens to the teacher's support as the learner gains skill?
AIt stays the same
BIt is steadily increased
CIt is slowly withdrawn
DIt is replaced by tests
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. It is slowly withdrawn
1. Scaffolding is help given to a learner working in the ZPD.
2. As the learner becomes able, the help tapers off.
3. Like a builder's scaffold, it is removed once the structure stands on its own.
**Why not the others:** Support that stays the same or grows would keep the learner dependent, which defeats the purpose.
_Source: Wikipedia, "Zone of proximal development", section "Scaffolding" (revision 1365068534)_
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