Leonard is teaching Sally how to play a new card game. During the first time through the game, Leonard looks at Sally's cards and helps her decide how to play them at each turn. As Sally becomes more familiar with the game's rules and strategies, Leonard gives her fewer hints and less assistance. This scenario best illustrates:
A) Scaffolding
B) Equilibration
C) Disequilibrium
D) Social constructivism

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Scaffolding is a teaching method that involves providing support to a learner as they are introduced to a new concept or skill, gradually reducing this support as the learner becomes more competent. In the scenario, Leonard's method of gradually reducing the amount of help he gives Sally as she becomes more familiar with the game is a classic example of scaffolding.

Leonard Is Teaching Sally How to Play a New Card