Scaffolding for Success: Helping Learners Meet Rigorous Expectations Across the Curriculum

Support and scaffolding are critical for moving students to higher levels of learning. But how do we ensure we’re giving the “right” work and not just extra work? Barbara R. Blackburn has the answers in this important new book. She provides a plethora of strategies for helping students create meaning and become more independent so they can truly learn at rigorous levels.

First, she examines the basics of rigor and scaffolding and uncovers the role of planning in scaffolding, including the di...