When engaging in the process of scaffolding,the teacher's role is to
A)give detailed instructions and direct the child's behavior throughout the development process.
B)provide instruction as the child learns a task,but gradually let the child become more independent.
C)allow the child to choose his or her own activities and to move freely between them with no direction from the teacher.
D)encourage students to engage in private speech.

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Scaffolding involves the teacher providing support and guidance to the child as they learn a new skill or task. However, the goal of scaffolding is to gradually allow the child to become more independent and take ownership of their own learning. Therefore, choice B, where the teacher provides instruction but gradually lets the child become more independent, best reflects the teacher's role in scaffolding. A is incorrect because scaffolding involves gradually reducing the amount of guidance provided by the teacher. C is incorrect because while choice and freedom are important, scaffolding still involves the teacher providing support and guidance. D is incorrect because while private speech can be a helpful tool in scaffolding, it is not the teacher's primary role.

When Engaging in the Process of Scaffolding,the Teacher's Role Is