Praxis 5621 Practice Question
Scenario/Extract:
Mr. Benson is working with Megan, a student in his first-grade class, and asks her to read a short story aloud. During the reading, Megan comes to a word she does not recognize and stops. Mr. Benson tells Megan the word and asks her to reread the sentence saying the difficult word once again. Mr. Benson then takes the opportunity to provide direct instruction in a phonics strategy that will help Megan decode other unknown words she may encounter that follow the same phonics rule. Mr. Benson continues to support Megan’s learning and provides opportunities for her to apply the newly learned decoding technique. As Megan becomes more proficient in using the skill, Mr. Benson encourages her to take more responsibility on her own for sounding out unfamiliar words.
The instructional scenario best shows the teacher's use of which of the following strategies to support student learning?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In this scenario, the teacher effectively employs scaffolding by providing structured support that gradually helps students master complex concepts. This strategy involves breaking down tasks and offering guidance, enabling learners to build on their existing knowledge.
Option A, mentoring, focuses on long-term guidance and personal development, which may not be evident here. Option B, modeling, emphasizes demonstrating a skill or concept, but does not capture the ongoing support aspect. Option C, differentiation, involves tailoring instruction to meet diverse needs, which is not the primary focus in this context. Thus, scaffolding is the most appropriate strategy demonstrated.
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