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Hand Outs Bruners Contructivist Theory
Hand Outs Bruners Contructivist Theory
Hand Outs Bruners Contructivist Theory
B. Iconic Representation (image – based) - In the second a. Predisposition to Learn - The concept of "readiness for
stage, models and images are used to facilitate learning. The learning" was introduced by him. According to Bruner, any
learner can now represent particular objects or events in subject can be taught to a child at any stage of development
their minds using mental images. in a way that accommodates their cognitive abilities.
C. Symbolic Representation (language – based) -The b. Structure of Knowledge - This refers to the ways in which
learner has mastered the ability to think abstractly at this a body of knowledge can be structured so that it can be
third stage. Knowledge is encoded using a symbol system in most readily grasped by the learner.
this.
c. Effective Sequencing - Every learner will respond
differently to different sequencing, but in general, the lesson
can be delivered with increasing difficulty.