Question

which of the following is not an example of scaffolding?
a. presenting the learner with a leading question
b. asking the learner to begin working on a problem
c. showing a learner the solution to a problem
d. completing the first part of a problem for a learner

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Define scaffolding in educational psychology

Scaffolding refers to temporary support structures provided by an educator to help a learner perform a task within their Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), which they cannot yet accomplish independently.

Evaluate the options against the definition

• Option A (leading questions), Option B (prompting to begin), and Option D (modeling/completing the first part) are all active, temporary support strategies that guide the learner toward independent mastery.
• Option C (showing the complete solution) does not support the learning process or guide the student to solve it; it simply gives the answer, which is not an example of scaffolding.

Answer:

• A. presenting the learner with a leading question
• B. asking the learner to begin working on a problem
• C. showing a learner the solution to a problem (Correct answer)
• D. completing the first part of a problem for a learner