Quality First Teaching 1: Scaffolding (QFT Series Book 1)

Quality First Teaching (QFT) Series: Scaffolding is an essential resource for educators committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive teaching. This booklet delves into the concept of scaffolding, providing practical strategies and real-world examples designed to enhance student engagement, motivation, and academic performance.

Key features of this booklet include:

• In-Depth Exploration of Scaffolding: Understand the key principles of scaffolding and how they can be applied across various educational settings.
• Step-by-Step Guidance: Learn how to incorporate scaffolding into your teaching practice with clear, actionable steps.
• Real-World Examples: Discover successful scaffolding techniques used in different subjects and for diverse learner groups, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) students.
• Support for Diverse Learners: Tailor your instructional methods to meet the needs of all students, fostering independent learning and critical thinking.
• Historical and Theoretical Foundations: Gain insights into the origins of scaffolding, including the work of influential theorists like Lev Vygotsky and Jerome Bruner.

This booklet is part of the broader Quality First Teaching (QFT) series, which provides educators with practical, evidence-based strategies to improve teaching and learning outcomes. Whether you are an experienced teacher or just starting, this guide will empower you to bridge gaps in knowledge and skills, creating a more inclusive and effective learning environment.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Guide to Scaffolding: Explore the concept of scaffolding and its impact on student learning.
• Step-by-Step Implementation: Get clear, actionable strategies to integrate scaffolding into your teaching.
• Focus on SEN and EAL Students: Tailor your approach to support diverse learners, ensuring everyone can succeed.
• Real-World Success Stories: Learn from examples of effective scaffolding across different subjects and student groups.
• Foundations in Educational Theory: Understand the theoretical background of scaffolding, with insights from Vygotsky and Bruner.

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Publication Dates:

• QFT 0 – Adaptive Teaching (August 2024)
• QFT 1 – Scaffolding (August 2024)
• QFT 2 – Teacher Talk and Questions (August 2024)
• QFT 3 – Inclusive Classrooms (September 2024)
• QFT 4 – Resources (October 2024)
• QFT 5 – Reasonable Adjustments (November 2024)
• QFT 6 – Technology (December 2024)
• QFT 7 – Assessment (January 2025)
• QFT 8 – Metacognition (February 2025)
• QFT 9 – TA Support (March 2025)
• QFT 10 – Instant Intervention (April 2025)
• QFT 11 – Behaviour Expectations and Engagement (May 2025)