This article defines the original concept of scaffolding as defined by Bruner, related to the notion of ZPD in Vygotsky. The study gives examples of the role talk can play in scaffolding students' learning. Maybin et al caution the reader that many factors need to be considered when undertaking an analysis of scaffolding.
Martin has claimed the role of genre in a functional model of language. I have applied this method into my teaching ESL students to develop their English language through literacy, reading and writing and to broaden a range of writing mostly.;” Martin doubts about applying the genre – based approach and I personally think that it works with L2,as I have started to apply it with my ESL students.
H. Alavi, F. Kaplan, und P. Dillenbourg. Learning in the Synergy of Multiple Disciplines, Proceedings of the EC-TEL 2009, Volume 5794 von Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Berlin/Heidelberg, Springer, (Oktober 2009)