Tom volunteers to teach children how to play basketball.He finds that when he first tries to teach a skill,such as shooting the ball,he sometimes has to physically guide the children's feet in the correct position.Generally,the more he works with the children and the more knowledge they acquire,the less support he has to provide.This is an example of

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This scenario describes scaffolding, where a more experienced individual provides temporary support to help a learner develop a skill. As the learner becomes more proficient, the support is gradually removed. This is a common approach in teaching and learning. Classical conditioning (A) involves forming associations between stimuli and responses, information processing (B) refers to cognitive processes involved in learning and memory, and equilibration (C) is a concept in Piaget's theory of cognitive development involving a balanced state of understanding. None of these concepts accurately describes the scenario presented.

Tom Volunteers to Teach Children How to Play Basketball