Which of the following illustrates Vygotsky's concept of scaffolding?
A) Several children work together to overcome an obstacle they could not conquer individually.
B) A teacher works one-on-one with a student and then begins to withdraw help as the student becomes more skilled.
C) Learning in one area, such as language, tends to reinforce learning that occurs in other areas, such as mathematics.
D) Physical interaction with the environment is a key to learning, so teachers require students to run and play a great deal.
E) A child has a negative experience with a classmate and then goes home to cry about not wanting to back to school the next day.

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Vygotsky's concept of scaffolding refers to a process in which a more skilled individual provides support and guidance to help a learner develop new skills or knowledge. As the learner becomes more competent, the support is gradually withdrawn. Option B illustrates this concept as the teacher works one-on-one with a student and then gradually withdraws help as the student becomes more skilled.

Which of the Following Illustrates Vygotsky's Concept of Scaffolding