A continuum of scaffolding: from copying code to tinkering
This is simple model, presented as a linear continuum of different instructional approaches. These include: Copy code, Targeted tasks, Shared programming, Guided exploration, Projects (use/imitate/remix/new/share) and Tinkering
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| Content type | Professional learning |
|---|---|
| Format | Web page |
| Organisation | King’s College London |
| Copyright | © King’s College London |
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