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Building independence through modelling with 16-19 students
Modelling thinking to help pupils develop their metacognitive and cognitive skills
Questions for reflection
- How does the teacher explicitly model his approach to answering exam questions well?
- What scaffolds are used to support students building independence?
- How and when would you remove these scaffolds?
- Modelling and scaffolding can be particularly beneficial for students from socio-economic disadvantaged backgrounds. Who might benefit from this approach in your class?
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