volume 7 issue 3 article 13
The Use of Scaffolding Techniques in Language Learning: Extending the Level of Understanding
Yunus Yildiz1 & Bünyamin Celik2
1English Language Teaching Department, Faculty of Education, Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
2Department of Languages, Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Abstract: Due to its contributing influence on language learning, scaffolding is a significant instructional tool. Scaffolding techniques engage learners in collaborative settings under adult guidance. As learners perform tasks successfully with teacher assistance, they develop new abilities and extend their understanding. Teachers withdraw their support when learners grasp new concepts, solidify their understanding and promote their independence in the learning process. Scaffolding has the potential to increase competence of learners in accomplishing their tasks and enable them to become independent learners. This paper attempts to demonstrate the advantages of using scaffolding techniques in language learning settings.
Keywords: Scaffolding, Teacher, Assistance, Tasks, Language Learning
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ISSN 2520-0968 (Online), ISSN 2409-1294 (Print), September 2020, Vol.7, No.3
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