The Scaffolding Effect: Supporting All Students to Succeed

Rachel Ball, Alex Fairlamb

ISBN 10: 1032739835 / ISBN 13: 9781032739830

Published by Taylor and Francis Ltd, GB, 2025

Scaffolding is the support teachers provide students so they can successfully progress from novice to expert and is a crucial part of teaching and classroom management. This exciting book explores the research behind scaffolding and adaptive teaching whilst also debunking the myths and misconceptions behind this approach.Drawing on evidence from cognitive science, it brings together best practice of tried and tested methods of effective scaffolding across different settings and disciplines. Featuring practical classroom examples, research evidence, and case studies, the chapters cover:The link between cognitive science and effective scaffolding strategiesUsing scaffolding to support literacy and oracyScaffolding in practical subjectsWays to scaffold homeworkHow to modify scaffolding for different ages and settingsPitfalls to avoid when implementing scaffoldingPart of the Teacher CPD Academy series from InnerDrive, this is essential reading for all teachers and school leaders that want evidence-based strategies which focus on impact in the classroom in sustainable and meaningful ways. Seller Inventory # LU-9781032739830

Synopsis:

Scaffolding is the support teachers provide students so they can successfully progress from novice to expert and is a crucial part of teaching and classroom management. This exciting book explores the research behind scaffolding and adaptive teaching whilst also debunking the myths and misconceptions behind this approach.

Drawing on evidence from cognitive science, it brings together best practice of tried and tested methods of effective scaffolding across different settings and disciplines. Featuring practical classroom examples, research evidence, and case studies, the chapters cover:

• The link between cognitive science and effective scaffolding strategies
• Using scaffolding to support literacy and oracy
• Scaffolding in practical subjects
• Ways to scaffold homework
• How to modify scaffolding for different ages and settings
• Pitfalls to avoid when implementing scaffolding

Part of the Teacher CPD Academy series from InnerDrive, this is essential reading for all teachers and school leaders that want evidence-based strategies which focus on impact in the classroom in sustainable and meaningful ways.

About the Author:

Rachel Ball is Coaching Development Lead at Steplab, a former Senior Leader in charge of Teaching and Learning and CPD and an SLE, based in the North West, UK.

Alex Fairlamb is Senior Leader in charge of Teaching and Learning and CPD, based in the North East, UK. She is a Chartered Teacher of History, a Specialist Leader in Education and an Evidence Lead in Education.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Scaffolding Effect: Supporting All ...
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Ltd, GB
Publication Date: 2025
Binding: Paperback
Condition: New