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Scaffolded Learning

Typology
Methodological
Resource description
Inclusive Education Scaffolding represents a cornerstone of our commitment to fostering progress for every learner. The implementation of effective Scaffolding Strategies is not just a method but a mission to empower students with Special Education Needs. It calls for an insightful balance of tailored support and expectations that encourages independence and self-growth.
Utilizing Scaffolding for Special Education within a classroom environment means educators must go beyond a one-size-fits-all approach. It is about creating a tailored blueprint that acknowledges each student’s unique learning profile, making academic content accessible and engaging.
Sample of use in education with students with IDD
https://www.gcu.edu/blog/teaching-school-administration/teaching-tuesday-scaffolding-instruction-students
https://scaffoldtype.com/scaffolding-for-special-education/
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/01626434211054433
Difficulties to which it could be applied
Emotional Regulation
  • Regulating Emotions
Emotional Regulation, Executive Functioning and Flexibility
  • Avoidance behavior or meltdowns
Emotional Regulation, Social Communication Challenges
  • Literal interpretation of language and abstractions
Executive Functioning and Flexibility
  • Seeing things from different perspectives
Executive Functioning and Flexibility, Learning and Cognitive Challenges
  • Time management
Executive Functioning and Flexibility, Repetitive Behaviors and Restricted Interests, Specialized Skills and Talents
  • Intense attachment to objects or activities
Learning Objetives
  • Cognitive and Behavioral Flexibility
  • Distinguising Meaningful contents
  • Enhancing Sensory Regulation Strategies
  • Improving knowledge application
  • Improving Social Communication Skills
  • Learning Arts concepts
  • Learning competences
  • Learning Engineering concepts
  • Learning Maths concepts
  • Learning Science concepts
  • Learning Technology concepts
  • Organization of time
  • Practical competences
  • Promote self-management