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vicotolentino

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Give an example of how a teacher could use scaffolding to help a child add to their knowledge base.
 
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What is the zone of proximal development?
 
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Answer to Question 1

Examples can vary. One example is guiding a child doing a puzzle by placing the correct piece close to the child or suggesting the child looks for a piece of a certain color or shape. Another example is riding a bike. The adult puts on the training wheels, holds the handles and runs with the bike to transition the child into full riding.

Answer to Question 2

The hypothetical environment in which learning and development take place.



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