Scaffolded Learning

An instructional approach that provides structured, temporary support to help learners progressively build skills, with support gradually reduced as competence increases. In assistive technology training, scaffolded learning involves starting with simplified configurations (e.g., only two AAC selection options) and gradually increasing complexity as users gain confidence. For gaze-based AAC, scaffolding might progress from binary yes/no selections to multi-item boards. Research recommends that AT training use scaffolded approaches, with personally meaningful content chosen by the user, to build both skills and motivation simultaneously.