1. Providing rigid step-by step instructions to solve problems. 
  2. Punishing the children for incorrect answers. 
  3. Giving hints and cues if children are stuck at some point while solving the problem. 
  4. Complete non-interference of teacher in the process. 
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Option 3 : Giving hints and cues if children are stuck at some point while solving the problem. 

Lev Vygotsky was a seminal Russian psychologist best known for his sociocultural theory. He believed that social interaction plays a critical role in children's learning a continuous process that is profoundly influenced by culture. 

  • Vygotsky scaffolding is a theory that focuses on a student's ability to learn information through the help of a more informed individual.
  • When used effectively, scaffolding can help a student learn content they wouldn't have been able to process on their own.
  • Here the teacher acts as a facilitator and provides hints and cues if children are stuck at some point while solving the problem. 
  • Vygotsky outlined scaffolding as a tool for growth. Learners complete small, manageable steps in order to reach the goal. Working in collaboration with a skilled instructor or more knowledgeable peers helps students make connections between concepts.

Hence option 3 is the correct option. 

  • On the other hand providing rigid step-by-step instructions to solve problems, punishing the children for incorrect answers and complete non-interference of the teacher in the process are not a part of the scaffolding theory of Vygotsky.
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