Scaffolding" in pedagogy Mcqs refers to a teaching strategy where the instructor provides structured support to learners as they acquire new knowledge or skills. This support is gradually reduced as learners develop competency, ultimately enabling them to independently perform the task or solve the problem. Scaffolding can take various forms, such as providing cues, modeling, breaking tasks into manageable steps, offering prompts, or offering feedback. The goal of scaffolding is to facilitate learning by bridging the gap between what learners already know and what they need to know, ensuring they can successfully achieve the learning objectives. This concept, popularized by psychologist Lev Vygotsky, emphasizes the importance of guided learning experiences tailored to individual learners' needs and abilities.