Bruner
Week13 (Nov 16-23) "What is Learning" and "How Can I Effectuate Learning"
Week 13 (Nov 16-23, 2009) "What is Learning" and "How Can I Effectuate Learning"
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Bruner
One point from Bruner's theory that fits will with my definition of learning is the idea that, regardless of age, a person can learn any material as long as the instruction is designed an organized in an appropriate way. I've tried with my own young children to attempt to help them learn when they come to me with a question of curiosity. A lot of the time when they ask "why" about something that I feel is a little advanced for them I'm tempted to say, "just because", give an oversimplified answer, or explain that they will learn as they get older. The thing is, there are a lot of great resources available on the internet to help satisfy their curiosity in an interesting and accurate way.Click here to read more »
Submitted by Brian Allred on Fri, 07/17/2009 - 10:43pm
Bllog #10 - Learning Definition
In doing this weeks lesson plan, I noticed something. My definition of learning has changed considerably. I still think that in order for learning to take place, the learner needs to be engaged. I also believe that teachers can affect learning either in a positive or a negative way, but one thing about my definition has changed and that is when learning takes place.
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Week 10 - Bruner
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Bruner
Ok, I really do not have much to add this week besides what I have said already. My definition of learning is the same and I don't think that studying Bruner really changed how I think educators should facilitate learning. It seems to me that Bruner really just rehashed old ideas and said them in a new way. Maybe I am missing something. I do have to say though that I feel like after learning all the new theories that I have more to work with. I did not learn all of this in my teaching program. It would have been nice to understand all this at the beginning of my teaching career. Oh well, better late than never.
