Scaffolding is a term that sprung out of the concept of the ZPD. It refers to the help or guidance from an adult or more competent peer to allow the child to work within the ZPD. Just as in a building project, the scaffolding is erected to support the building process, but then remove...
2)Social Interaction: During certain periods of a child's life, they may even look to peers more than they look to adults. Kids at this age often look to their peers for information about how to act and how to dress. In order for children to learn new skills, it is suggested pairing...