Rachel Ball

Alex Fairlamb and Rachel Ball, co-authors of 'The Scaffolding Effect: Supporting All Students to Succeed', dive into effective scaffolding strategies for enhancing literacy and oracy. They discuss the importance of structured talk as a pathway to better writing and practical routines that help teachers provide support without fostering dependency. Listeners will learn how to align scaffolding with cognitive load theory and transform assessment data into actionable teaching strategies. This insightful conversation empowers educators to elevate student voices in both writing and discussions.