Alex Fairlamb
Co-author of 'The Scaffolding Effect: Supporting All Students to Succeed'. Focuses on literacy, oracy, and scaffolding in primary education.
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May 25, 2024 • 48min
The Scaffolding Effect with Alex Fairlamb and Rachel Ball
Join educators Alex Fairlamb and Rachel Ball as they dive into the intricate world of scaffolding in primary education. Alex focuses on essential practices for supporting learners, while Rachel brings expertise in effective classroom implementation. They explore what scaffolding truly is—and isn't—while highlighting common pitfalls teachers face. Listeners will discover how to integrate scaffolding as a core practice, adapt strategies for individual needs, and the importance of ongoing professional development. A must-listen for educators aiming to elevate their teaching!
May 24, 2025 • 52min
Beyond Sentence Stems: Deep Scaffolding for Inclusive Literacy
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.
