Episode 236: The scaffolding effect, with Rachel Ball

Episode 236: The scaffolding effect, with Rachel Ball

June 17, 2026 · 30 min · Season 24 · Episode 236

About this episode

In this episode, Finola Wilson interviews educator Rachel Ball about her book 'The Scaffolding Effect' and the importance of scaffolding in teaching.

In this episode, Fin is joined by educator and author Rachel Ball. They discuss her book 'The Scaffolding Effect' (co-authored with Alex Fairlamb) and explore how teachers can use scaffolding and adaptive teaching to support pupils to successfully progress. The Scaffolding Effect, by Alex Fairlamb and Rachel Ball: https://amzn.to/4v2rRlm Social media: * Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impactwales123 * Private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/ * Bluesky: @impactwales.bsky.social * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactwales/ Contact: Email: enquiries@impact.wales Tel: 029 2167 9140 BOOKS PRE-ORDER FIN’S NEW BOOK: The Illustrated Pocket Guide to Teaching & Learning: https://amzn.to/3P9yJOb The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy: https://amzn.to/4lsupnb Closing the Disadvantage Gap: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1032824107/ Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus PRODUCTION Host: Finola Wilson Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

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