AI scaffolding differs from human scaffolding in availability, feedback timing, and dynamic adjustment, making its developmental impact conditional¶
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q1 i? The developmental impact of AI scaffolding depends on the frequency of external regulation and the availability of opportunities for independent control. → S P 2026
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S P 2026¶
S P, Joseph J, Jose M, S M A, N R and Joseph J (2026) Artificial intelligence as a cognitive partner: a developmental framework for human–AI co-regulation in learning. Front. Dev. Psychol. 4:1835258. https://doi.org/10.3389/fdpys.2026.1835258
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Conceptual analysis of AI tutoring support (Section 4.1). The authors argue AI scaffolds differ from human scaffolding because support "may be 24-h long," feedback is real-time, and support levels adjust dynamically, so constant help may reduce opportunities for goal maintenance and independent problem-solving.
"the developmental impact of AI scaffolding can be conditional upon the frequency of external regulation and the availability of the chances to control independently"
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AI scaffolding differs from human scaffolding in availability, feedback timing, and dynamic adjustment, making its developmental impact conditional |
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AI scaffolding differs from human scaffolding in availability, feedback timing, and dynamic adjustment, making its developmental impact conditional |
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