Discussion Post: Shaping Vs Scaffolding
Your supervisor has asked you to support the professional development of your online instructor colleagues. She would you like you to create a presentation that will help the online instructors better understand shaping learner behavior and scaffolding students' learning. Complete the following two parts:
Part I: Calling on the Learning Resources and other outside research you conduct, construct a 500-word analysis of shaping and scaffolding students' learning. Take a comparative approach, and identify the benefits and limitations of each.
Part II: Create a presentation with a minimum of six slides that illustrates the key similarities and differences of shaping and scaffolding. Include specific examples of how each approach can be used effectively with online learners.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.