Is it possible to scaffold inquiry writing too much?
What will be an ideal response?
Yes. If the goal of writing a report is to have students engage in the process of organizing a complex topic and asserting a particular angle or set of questions they wish to use to approach it, then too much scaffolding can get in the way. Step-by-step instructions for report writing may appear indispensable for pushing reluctant students through a research paper project, but the goal of learning to writing a research report is easily lost when inquiry is incrementalized.
You might also like to view...
Work became a curse and a punishment in the minds of many people during:
a) ancient times. c) the Industrial Revolution. b) the Middle Ages. d) the 20th century.
List the various features of serious learning games
What will be an ideal response?
The greatest risk of a prolapsed cord during delivery is:
a. Fetus is born too early b. Presenting baby squeezes the cord in delivery and cuts off oxygen supply c. The cord wraps around the baby's throat causing asphyxia d. The cord is too short and the baby cannot be fully delivered vaginally
Of the following, which is the most accurate statement regarding praise?
a. Praise is used frequently, more than 5 times, during most classes. b. Praise is more often given to low-achieving students. c. Teachers praise creative answers more than accurate answers. d. Praise for good behavior is rare in most classrooms.