Scaffolding Downward
Resource Description:
Age Group: Toddler
Resource Category: Exemplar
Credential Level: Level 3
Competency Area: Responsive Interactions and Guidance
In this exemplar video, a teacher supports toddlers as they identify the color of a classroom object. Notice how the teacher provides additional prompts by tapping the book cover, repeating the question, and modeling the word “orange” when children need support identifying the color –an example of scaffolding downward when children’s responses show a lack of understanding.
Resource Video:
Age Group: Toddler
Resource Category: Exemplar
Credential Level: Level 3
Competency Area: Responsive Interactions and Guidance