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scaffolding POLES – a kind of tool for scaffolding learning
"POLES are Provided Outlines LEnding Support [or Provided Outlines Lending Epistemological Support]. Scaffolding POLES are provided by the teacher, and give a framework (outline) for exploring and succeeding in a concept area, that allows the learner to come to know about the topic. They lend support, because they are only to be relied upon whilst the learner is developing understanding and confidence in a topic" (Taber, 2002, pp. 73-74).
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