The concept of "scaffolding" refers to
A) children learning more complex actions by putting together a series of less complex actions.
B) the evolution of childcare practices to reflect the changes that take place in society.
C) the gradual process of a mentor taking increasingly fewer tasks as the child develops.
D) the process by which children learn about the correspondence between actions and results.

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Scaffolding is a teaching method where a mentor or teacher provides successive levels of temporary support that help students achieve higher levels of understanding and skill acquisition. As the child develops, the mentor gradually reduces the support, allowing the child to become more independent.

The Concept of "Scaffolding" Refers to