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?
I think that it is obvious that Bruner was influenced in some way by all three of the other theorists. Scaffolding and spiral curriculum are heavily related to Vygotsky and Bruner's categories were influenced by Piaget's schemas. Finally, one of Bruner's famous quotes of "Every LAD needs a LASS" is a clear indiction of Chompsky's influence.
In considering the current implications of Bruner's theory, I can think of several applications related to teaching methods, especially for speech pathology.For instance, scaffolding is a technique that can be implemented in completing tasks related to improving phonological skills, speech intelligibility, and language skills. Scaffolding would require the instructor to properly gauge the level of functioning in a particular area for a client.In order to adequately establish a proper approach for enhancing a skill or mediating a disorder. Also a goal would be for the client to take on the role of monitoring and facilitating his own learning and gradually transition to the role of instructor for a learned task. Such could prove to be emotionally and intellectually rewarding to the client and teacher.
To compare other theories with Bruner’s, I would like to use the example what I watched the video on your Wiki to make some connections. I liked what Bruner’s said in the video that he encourage teachers to ask interesting questions since human being will never know what the world really is. By asking some good questions, teachers can inspire students to think further. This idea also can connect what Vygotsky’s scaffolding theory since questions can be hint and guideline or framework to help students change the direction of thinking. When Bruner’s stated that people have to construct what they think the world really is in the Video, I reflect the Piaget’s theory and Constructivism. Each person has his or her Schemas to explore the world. Furthermore, I also love the idea what Bruner said that understanding is like discovering. It reflects his theory of motivation. As a teacher, we need to maintain their motivations on learning new topics or knowledge.
Ruby, great insight. Vygotsky was a great influence on Bruner and his work. He also strongly drew on the principles presented by Piaget and adapted them to incorporate them within his own theory.
I think that it is obvious that Bruner was influenced in some way by all three of the other theorists. Scaffolding and spiral curriculum are heavily related to Vygotsky and Bruner's categories were influenced by Piaget's schemas. Finally, one of Bruner's famous quotes of "Every LAD needs a LASS" is a clear indiction of Chompsky's influence.
ReplyDeleteIn considering the current implications of Bruner's theory, I can think of several applications related to teaching methods, especially for speech pathology.For instance, scaffolding is a technique that can be implemented in completing tasks related to improving phonological skills, speech intelligibility, and language skills. Scaffolding would require the instructor to properly gauge the level of functioning in a particular area for a client.In order to adequately establish a proper approach for enhancing a skill or mediating a disorder. Also a goal would be for the client to take on the role of monitoring and facilitating his own learning and gradually transition to the role of instructor for a learned task. Such could prove to be emotionally and intellectually rewarding to the client and teacher.
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ReplyDeleteTo compare other theories with Bruner’s, I would like to use the example what I watched the video on your Wiki to make some connections. I liked what Bruner’s said in the video that he encourage teachers to ask interesting questions since human being will never know what the world really is. By asking some good questions, teachers can inspire students to think further. This idea also can connect what Vygotsky’s scaffolding theory since questions can be hint and guideline or framework to help students change the direction of thinking. When Bruner’s stated that people have to construct what they think the world really is in the Video, I reflect the Piaget’s theory and Constructivism. Each person has his or her Schemas to explore the world. Furthermore, I also love the idea what Bruner said that understanding is like discovering. It reflects his theory of motivation. As a teacher, we need to maintain their motivations on learning new topics or knowledge.
ReplyDeleteRuby, great insight. Vygotsky was a great influence on Bruner and his work. He also strongly drew on the principles presented by Piaget and adapted them to incorporate them within his own theory.
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