Through her English teacher's skillful guidance, Daisy gains a deeper understanding of Shakespeare's plays than she would develop on her own. _____ used the term _____ to refer to the type of assistance Daisy's teacher is providing.
A)Piaget; accommodation
B)Piaget; scaffolding
C)Vygotsky; accommodation
D)Vygotsky; scaffolding

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Vygotsky's theory of scaffolding refers to the type of assistance provided by a teacher or more capable peer to help a learner move beyond their current level of understanding. This assistance is given in a step-by-step manner that gradually empowers the learner to take on more challenging tasks independently. This is what Daisy's English teacher is doing by providing guidance that enables her to gain a deeper understanding of Shakespeare's plays. The term "accommodation" is also part of Piaget's theory, but it refers to the process of modifying existing cognitive structures to fit new information, which is not relevant to this scenario.

Through Her English Teacher's Skillful Guidance, Daisy Gains a Deeper