A framework for instructional scaffolding in computer-based and problem solving learning environment

Scaffolding is a component of designing problem solving learning environment model. The present research aimed to study components of instructional scaffolding and formulate an effective instructional scaffolding model for computer-based and problem solving learning environment. Research method was mixed including qualitative content analysis and a survey. Deductive content analysis was used as a qualitative content analysis method. Survey questionnaire was validated by 5 educational sciences specialists and retest method was used to analysis reliability of the test. Sampling method for qualitative content analysis was targeted selection and for survey was simple random sampling method. Findings revealed that the metacognitive scaffolding must be used to support learner metacognitive skills; following effective metacognitive scaffolding strategies were found and explained. And motivational scaffolding must be used to support learner academic motivation; following effective motivational scaffolding strategies were found and explained. Also cognitive scaffolding must be used to support learner prior knowledge; following effective cognitive scaffolding strategies were found and explained. And also effective scaffolding strategies for problem solving learning environment were found and explain. Finally effective scaffolding framework and then a scaffolding model was proposed and by the end validated by 20 instructional technologies.