"Hand-holding" in education!

NajmaHello everyone,

I'd like to know the meaning of the phrase "hand-holding" when it is used in educational (e.g. teaching, learning) contexts.

Thanks a lot.

Without context, it is difficult to tell. As a retired teacher, I think that it refers to the coddling of students, making them feel good about themselves wh

In an educational context, "hand-holding" means giving a great deal of help to students, explaining every step in great detail and in very simple language, and going very slowly with a lot of encouraging words. In other words, it is treating the student more or less like a child, whose hand you would hold to help him cross the street.

CJ

Thanks a lot, Philip.

Your explanation is very clear and adequate.

All the best,

Najma

giving lots of assistance

Thank you very much, CalifJim.

Your explanation is very helpful and infromative.

Best wishes,

Najma

Thank you very much Marius.