Blog & Resources
Oversimplified Theory: The Zone of Proximal Development & Scaffolding
The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) is one of those learning theories that is impossible to escape. It’s often the first concept taught in any education degree program, and, for myself and other practitioners, can be considered the bedrock definition of “teaching”…
Knowing vs Doing: A Common Trap
Alright, we’re at the pool and see someone attending their first day of private swim lessons.
The instructor is engaging and more knowledgeable about swimming than anyone we’ve ever met…