THE ROLE OF SCAFFOLDING IN TEACHING WRITING TO EFL
LEARNERS
2025-04-29
AKADEMIC JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (AJER) seriyasi. Volume 4 Issue 4
Axrorova Munisaxon Nodirxon qizi
Abstract. Scaffolding is a crucial instructional approach in teaching writing to
EFL learners, providing structured support that gradually decreases as students develop
independent writing skills. This study examines the effectiveness of scaffolding
techniques, including modeling, guided practice, peer collaboration, and teacher
feedback, in enhancing writing proficiency. By integrating Vygotsky’s (1978)
sociocultural theory, which emphasizes the role of social interaction in learning,
scaffolding enables students to bridge the gap between their current abilities and higher
levels of writing competence. The research highlights how scaffolding fosters learners’
confidence, coherence, grammatical accuracy, and overall writing fluency. Furthermore,
the study explores how scaffolding strategies help students develop critical thinking,
problem-solving skills, and a deeper understanding of writing conventions. The findings
suggest that scaffolding not only improves students’ writing skills but also enhances their
motivation, engagement, and autonomy in the learning process
Keywords: scaffolding, writing instruction, EFL learners, guided practice, peer
collaboration, teacher feedback, writing proficiency, language learning, sociocultural
theory, independent learning