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Ferguson, Sarah – Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, 2012
This paper reports on a study that explored the use of cognitively challenging tasks with low-attaining mathematics students and in particular, their teachers' attempts at scaffolding. A major finding was that responding appropriately to scaffolding opportunities was challenging for the teachers. In this paper two main factors are discussed which…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Educational Opportunities, Knowledge Base for Teaching

Lesar, Sharon – Journal of Early Intervention, 1998
A survey of 62 early childhood educators in North Carolina and Tennessee found that respondents had frequent and significant concerns about their knowledge and utilization of assistive technology. Training areas were identified that address the concerns and barriers regarding assistive technology. Implications for preservice and inservice training…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Disabilities, Early Childhood Education