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What is scaffolding?

Dr. Cynthia Lundgren explains what scaffolding is and provides examples of how teachers can help newcomers access content with limited language proficiency.

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Cynthia Lundgren

Dr. Cynthia Lundgren is an English language development specialist at WIDA. For more than 37 years, she has taught  future ESL and bilingual teachers as well as ESL students throughout the U.S. and South America. Her special interests are reflective practice and the development of cultural sensitivity.

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