CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Vygotsky’s scaffolding began when other theorists applied his theory, called the zone of proximal development (ZPD) in the classroom. ZPD concentrates on what a learner can do by themselves versus what they can do with the help of someone else. You may visualize ZPD as a series of three concentric circles.

Detailed explanation-2: -Essentially, scaffolding is the help/support that takes place in the zone of proximal development. As the child begins to learn and master the skill, the support provided by the teacher decreases until eventually the child can begin to do the task on their own.

Detailed explanation-3: -Scaffolding and the ZPD are often used in preschool and elementary classrooms, but the same principles can be applied outside of a school setting. A parent teaching a child how to ride a bike or a coach walking an athlete through how to throw a ball are also an example of these concepts.

Detailed explanation-4: -Scaffolding consists of the activities provided by the educator, or more competent peer, to support the student as he or she is led through the zone of proximal development. Support is tapered off (i.e. withdrawn) as it becomes unnecessary, much as a scaffold is removed from a building during construction.