Author(s)

Shanshan Lang

Corresponding Author

Shanshan Lang

Abstract

In the framework of the social-cultural theory, this research analyzes 59 first-year English-majored students from two classes in one private college and finds the features and functions of peer scaffolding in these groups. The research shows that peer scaffolding is common English-majored class in private college, and it has five features and functions, providing vocabulary, correcting wrong expressions, providing opinions, explaining the task, inviting others to engage in the discussion.

Keywords

Peer scaffolding, English-majored group interaction, Private college.