Bruner

Question 1

Who is Bruner ?

Answer 1

A theorist with a constructivist theory .
Knowledge is not simply absorbed or innate but actively constructed by individuals as they interact with their environment.

Question 2

Burners spiral curriculum

Answer 2

1- revisiting concepts
. Revisit language concepts and build the complexity each time
.repeated multiple times at increasing levels of complexity
.develop depth of knowledge, confidence in application and fluency in being able to apply the language skills
2-building on prior knowledge
.new language knowledge builds upon what learners already know developing deeper understanding and a more solid linguistic foundation.
3- active engagement and discovery
.bruner believed in discovery learning- students learn best by actively engaging with the material and solving problems on their own.
.students can discover grammatical patterns or rules themselves by engaging in conversation, reading, or writing in the new language. This active engagement helps reinforce what they learn at each stage
4-contextual learning
.real life contexts learners apply and master their communication and literacy skills
.familiar topics or concepts of interest to help children adapt their literacy skills.
.in summary learning involves revisiting concepts at progressively deeper levels building on prior knowledge.

Question 3

How does the spiral curriculum help to prepare children for their literacy goals and milestones

Answer 3

Revisiting key concepts- students revisit important topics multiple times at increasing levels of difficulty. This repetition helps to reinforce understanding and ensures long term retention of foundational concepts
Building on prior knowledge- each revisit adds new layers of complexity, connecting new information with prior learning. This depends comprehension and makes connections across topics
Gradual increase in difficulty- allows students to handle complex ideas more confidently
Application in new concepts- encouraged to apply learned concepts in different situations. This promotes critical thinking and adaptability, helping them gain a more flexible thorough mastery of the subjects.

Question 4

Bruner-scaffolding learning

Answer 4

Simplify language
Motivate children
Model language
Engage with active engagement
I do you do we do

Question 5

Bruner- LASS

Answer 5

Three stages of representation i.e symbolic stage where children use language to represent objects ideas
Focus on the role of adults- LASS in that the parent or key worker should work sensitively with the child to understand and break into speech- like joining in with an apprentice.

Question 6

Enactive (0-1)

Answer 6

Learning takes place through physical movements.
Language

Question 7

Iconic (1-6)

Answer 7

Thoughts are developed as mental images
Pictures used alongside words help children to store visual images .

Question 8

Symbolic (7+)

Answer 8

Symbols including languages are used in thinking.
Children interpret words to form a mental picture

Question 9

Sustained shared thinking

Answer 9

Thinking aloud
Asking open ended questions
Clarifying ideas
Using extended conversations
Modelling thought processes
Speculating i wonder what would happen if
Encouraging further thought