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 |
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Format | Web page |
Organisation | King’s College London |
Copyright | © King’s College London |
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