An ambitious amateur violinist is able to learn a difficult piece of music when working with her mentor. Yet, on her own, she struggles with the same piece of music. Over time, while working with her mentor, she is eventually able to master the piece even when she is not with her mentor. This example fits the concept of __________ .

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The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), developed by Lev Vygotsky, refers to the variance in a person's capability of performing, or learning a specific task independently, vs. with guidance and support. Scaffolding refers to the individually tailored support, and instruction given to a specific individual.

An Ambitious Amateur Violinist Is Able to Learn a Difficult