Scaffolded Supports in Education

The video tutorial on High Leverage Practice (HLP) 15 focuses on providing scaffolded supports for students with disabilities. It is divided into two parts: the first part defines scaffolded supports and explains their rationale, while the second part demonstrates their application in various educational settings. Scaffolded supports are flexible aids that can be pre-planned or provided spontaneously, and they are gradually removed as students gain independence. The video outlines three essential steps for implementing scaffolded supports: explicit teaching, performance evaluation, and support fading. Teachers are encouraged to use data to make informed decisions about when to introduce and remove supports, ensuring students have ample opportunities to practice with and without them. The video emphasizes the importance of explicit instruction and feedback in helping students effectively use scaffolded supports.

What is the primary focus of high leverage practice 15?

• Providing scaffolded supports

• Creating learning goals

• Implementing technology in classrooms

• Designing assessments

Which of the following is an example of scaffolded support outside of education?

• Writing an essay with a template

• Reading a book with a dictionary

• Learning to water ski with an inflatable platform

• Using a calculator for math problems

What is a key factor in deciding when to remove scaffolded supports?

• Classroom size

• Teacher's preference

• Student's age

• Student's progress and data

How do scaffolded supports relate to other high leverage practices?

• They are unrelated

• They replace other practices

• They are a separate category

• They connect to practices like creating learning goals

Why is explicit instruction important in using scaffolded supports?

• It is a requirement by law

• It ensures students know how and when to use supports

• It saves time

• It is easier for teachers

What is the first step in providing scaffolded supports?

• Explicitly teach students to use scaffolds

• Fade supports

• Create a lesson plan

• Evaluate performance

What should teachers do to evaluate the effectiveness of scaffolded supports?

• Ask students if they like the supports

• Monitor student performance and provide feedback

• Remove supports immediately

• Use the same supports for all students

What is the purpose of fading scaffolded supports?

• To save resources

• To increase student independence

• To make teaching easier

• To follow school policy

Why is feedback important when using scaffolded supports?

• It is a formality

• It is required by the curriculum

• It reinforces the use of supports and tracks progress

• It helps students feel good

What should teachers consider when deciding how and when to fade supports?

• Student's performance data and readiness

• Classroom environment

• Teacher's schedule

• Student's favorite subject