Colin is learning to swim. His mother offers support only when he struggles. For the most part, Colin is able to swim the pool distance by himself. Which of the following cognitive development techniques is used by Colin's mother?

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Scaffolding is a technique where support is given to a learner only when needed, allowing them to perform tasks independently as much as possible. Colin's mother provides support only when he struggles, which is an example of scaffolding.

Colin Is Learning to Swim