Thursday, November 17, 2011

Topic 3-Bruner and Research

Looking at the extensive body of work completed by Bruner, think on the importance of his research. How has it been applied and how can it be compared to the other three theorist?

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Topic 2-Bruner's Major Tenants

Bruner stated "to perceive is to categorize, to conceptualize is to categorize, to learn is to form categories, to make decisions is to categorize". Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Topic 1-Historical Perspective

Considering the socio-cultural time period in which Bruner lived, what historical events may have influenced his perspective on cognitive development?

Hello Bruner

This is a blog that is part of a TWU graduate course in which we will take the opportunity to blog on the child development theorist Jerome Brunner.