scaffolding
Temporary construction platform
Scaffolding is the temporary framework of poles and platforms erected around a building under construction or repair, allowing workers to reach high areas.
The term extends to any temporary supporting structure: The scaffolding of assumptions underlying the theory.
In education, scaffolding refers to instructional support that's gradually removed as learners gain competence.
Device providing structural stability
- buttressArchitectural wall reinforcement
- shoringTemporary structural support
- underpinningFoundational support beneath
- stabilizationProcess of becoming steady
propping · reinforcement · bearing · load · weight · cantilever · anchor · tie
One who erects structures
- platformRaised flat structure
- planksFlat construction lumber pieces
- polesLong sticks or extremities
- tubesHollow cylindrical containers
clamps · decking · ledger · standard · transom · coupler · outrigger · toeboard
Arrangement of interconnected parts
- skeletonInternal supportive framework
- infrastructureBasic physical systems
- templatePreset pattern for reproduction
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
architecture · foundation · schema · outline · armature · matrix · lattice · grid
Conditional and possibly temporary
- interimProvisional in-between phase
- makeshiftTemporary, improvised substitute
- transientTemporary, soon departing
- short-termOf limited duration
impermanent · precarious · tentative · removable · dismantlable · rental · erected · assembled
brace
Device providing structural stability
- buttressArchitectural wall reinforcement
- shoringTemporary structural support
- underpinningFoundational support beneath
stabilization · propping · reinforcement · bearing · load · weight · cantilever · anchor · tie · bracket
builder
One who erects structures
tubes · clamps · decking · ledger · standard · transom · coupler · outrigger · toeboard · guardrail
structure
Arrangement of interconnected parts
- skeletonInternal supportive framework
- infrastructureBasic physical systems
- templatePreset pattern for reproduction
blueprint · architecture · foundation · schema · outline · armature · matrix · lattice · grid · backbone
provisional
Conditional and possibly temporary
- interimProvisional in-between phase
- makeshiftTemporary, improvised substitute
- transientTemporary, soon departing
short-term · impermanent · precarious · tentative · removable · dismantlable · rental · erected · assembled · modular
guidance
Advice for decisions
- mentoringAdvising someone less experienced
- coachingGuiding others to improve
- promptingGiving reminders to continue
modeling · fading · instructional · learning · novice · expert · assistance · feedback · chunking · sequencing
- constructionconstruction site, building site, hammer, building, beam
- literacyliteracy, reading, spelling, alphabet, writing
- civil engineeringbridges, highways, tunnels, foundations, dams
- warehousingwarehouse, warehouses, fulfillment centers, fulfillment center, distribution centers
- ancient engineeringarches, aqueducts, bridges, masonry, foundations
- School Supportspecial education, IEP, 504 plan, tutoring, learning support
scaffoldingbuilding
Enclosed roofed structure
structure · edifice · finished product · load-bearing structure · interior
scaffoldingindependence
Freedom from external control
self-sufficiency · autonomy · mastery · self-reliance · self-directed learning
- construction scaffoldingTemporary work platform structure