6 Foundational Ways to Scaffold Student Learning

A collection of evidence-backed tips to help students cross the bridge from confusion to clarity.

Good differentiation is one of the hardest bars to meet as a classroom teacher. Students have a wide range of skills and abilities, and they also come preloaded with different experiences, dispositions, and prior knowledge, making a one-size-fits-all pedagogical approach a pipe dream.

Here are six essential scaffolding activities, all drawn from research, that can be used alongside your lessons to help all students succeed. 
By Youki Terada
August 11, 2023