While teaching his son cycling, Mark initially held the bicycle to help his son maintain his balance. Once his son was able to balance himself, Mark gradually let go of the bicycle. In the context of Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, the temporary support Mark provided to his son is known as
A) rote learning.
B) scaffolding.
C) mentoring.
D) active learning.

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Scaffolding refers to the temporary support given by a more knowledgeable other (in this case, Mark) to help a learner (his son) achieve a task (cycling) that they would not be able to accomplish alone. This concept is a key part of Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, emphasizing the importance of social interaction in learning.

While Teaching His Son Cycling, Mark Initially Held the Bicycle