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Moving Learners toward Independence: The Power of Scaffolded Instruction

Describes the kinds of response teachers make as they interact with children during reading. Suggests a progression of teacher responses that will eventually result in independence. Focuses on strategic scaffolding because children's independent use of strategies is a critical educational objective, especially for children who experience difficulty in learning. (MG)

Article, 1991