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scaffoldTemporary platform used to elevate and support workers and materials during work on a structure or machine. It consists of one or more wooden planks and is supported by either a timber or a tubular steel or aluminum frame; bamboo is used in parts of Asia. Scaffolding may be raised and lowered by means of cables controlled by a ratchet or electric motor. scaffold [′ska‚fōld] (civil engineering) A temporary or movable platform supported on the ground or suspended; used for working at considerable heights above the ground. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The teacher also scaffolded student work at the computers, explaining each new application and helping students in small groups. You'll move from suggestions for scaffolded, supported instruction of reading and writing to ideas for independent student learning. Under these conditions, low-achieving students benefit from a form of scaffolded instruction from their more capable peers. |
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