Visual+Scaffolding

=Visual Scaffolding = by: Elaine Quan

What is Scaffolding?

 * All things that teachers do to predict developmental levels in the class
 * Tapping into prior knowledge
 * Providing just enough assistance for students to facilitate progress in learning

Why Visual Scaffolding?

 * Provides comprehensible input both for students and ELL students
 * Makes complex ideas more accessible
 * Makes language more memorable
 * Uses images and words to assure content is seen and heard

How is this seen in the classroom?

 * Provides clear directions
 * Clarifies purpose
 * Keeps students on task
 * Offers assessment to clarify expectations
 * Reduces uncertainty, surprise and disappointment
 * Delivers efficacy
 * Choosing high-frequency vocabulary

Visual Scaffolding Before, During and After Reading
Before: · Introduce vocabulary with pictures · Build background via illustrations · Make connections to students’ experience · Introduce text features During: · Use visuals to make predictions, text to confirm them · Refer to visuals to check meaning After: · Use graphic organizer for retelling and for writing · Use visuals to develop & practice vocabulary

Pros and Cons of Common Visual Aids [|http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/intranet/committees/FacDevCom/guidebk/teachtip/visuals.htm]

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