A scaffolding is a set of scaffolding.
A scaffolding is a series of scaffolding . A scaffold, on the other hand, is a structure that is made up of boards arranged horizontally so that a person can climb on it and do work at height or have a better view of something.
The word scaffolding has its etymological origin in Latin, arising from the addition of the verb ambulare (which can be translated as "to walk" ) and the suffix -amio (which is used to indicate a superlative).
For example: “The government has already installed the scaffolding for the restoration of the old convent” , “Tomorrow they will bring the scaffolding that will allow the facade of the municipality to be painted” , “If you walk through the scaffolding, you will notice that the stage can be seen from any corner” .
Scaffolding in a symbolic sense
The idea of scaffolding is also used symbolically with respect to the framework or framework that supports or configures something . This framework is not physical, but is formed by various relationships, concepts, speeches, actions , etc.
Suppose a political leader states that his country needs a “better institutional framework.” In this case, the expression refers to the need to have stronger and more effective institutions that help protect the rights of citizens and guarantee the quality of democracy .
A lawyer , on the other hand, can analyze the “legal scaffolding” to ensure that a company pays the least possible amount of taxes without incurring any crime. For this, the specialist must study the tax regimes, determine what deductions can be made and discover what tax benefits are accessible to the company according to its characteristics.
The scaffolding of a sports team , meanwhile, is linked to the functioning of the team according to its players and the tactics established by the coach: “FC Barcelona developed a perfect scaffolding during the time of Pep Guardiola.”
The idea of scaffolding can be used symbolically to refer to a functioning or a framework.
The concept in education
In the same way, we cannot ignore the existence of the concept of educational scaffolding . This term refers to the process by which the elements that are far from the student's capabilities are analyzed to focus on those that he or she does possess, which he or she can reach without difficulty. That is, it is about reinforcing your skills to improve your self-esteem and let go of frustration.
It is indicated, in this framework, that the teacher must provide tools so that they can advance in their learning, both in the aspects that the student controls and those that they do not. Hence, he gives him support, offers him resources... Thus, little by little, he will improve in numerous aspects and that will mean that when he is able to face certain actions on his own, the teacher will already withdraw his help. It is, therefore, about the student achieving autonomy and the ability to face challenges alone.
In this way, what will be achieved is that the student will develop their full potential. Hence, educational scaffolding is also considered very useful in the teaching that parents give to their children.