Scaffolding Small Groups at the Group Level: Improving the Scaffolding Behavior of Mathematics Teachers during Mathematical Discussions

Autor/inn/en	Calor, Sharon M.; Dekker, Rijkje; van Drie, Jannet P.; Volman, Monique L. L.
Titel	Scaffolding Small Groups at the Group Level: Improving the Scaffolding Behavior of Mathematics Teachers during Mathematical Discussions
Quelle	In: Journal of the Learning Sciences, 31 (2022) 3, S.369-407 (39 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Calor, Sharon M.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1050-8406
DOI	10.1080/10508406.2021.2024834
Schlagwörter	Scaffolding (Teaching Technique); Small Group Instruction; Mathematics Teachers; Discussion; Mathematics Instruction; Algebra; Teacher Behavior + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Mathematics; Teacher; Teachers; Mathematik; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Diskussion; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Teacher behaviour; Lehrerverhalten
Abstract	Background: Supporting students during collaborative learning in mathematics is challenging for teachers. We developed the Small-Group Scaffolding Tool (SGS-Tool) to assist teachers regarding how and when to offer support. The tool is based on three characteristics of scaffolding small groups at the group level: contingency to the "group," phasing out content support when the group can continue independently, and transferring responsibility for learning to the "group." Method: We investigated whether the scaffolding behavior of teachers using the SGS-Tool was more adapted to the group level than that of teachers not using the tool. Participants were four teachers and their seventh grade classes. The topic was Early Algebra. We analyzed teachers' scaffolding behavior with one group during five lessons. Findings: The SGS-Tool offered teachers support when the groups discussed mathematics, but adaptations of the tool are needed. Overall, the SGS-Tool seems to be a promising tool for supporting mathematics teachers in scaffolding groups at the group level. Contribution: Our study provides insight into what scaffolding small groups at the group level entails and how teachers can apply it. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01