Developing
Research Findings
Scaffolding should be used by simplifying the complexity of tasks or language to help develop learner autonomy over time and not just as a means to simplify or reduce the content material (Walqui, 2006)
Provide learners with planning and preparation time in addition to multiple opportunities to practice oral and written expression
References
Walqui, A. 2006. "Scaffolding Instruction for English Language Learners: A Conceptional Framework." International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism 9: 159-180.