The Bruner Model, developed by Jerome Bruner, seeks to have the learner take on the role of the expert in a given area or field. Bruner believes that individuals learn the most effectively when they actively participate in their learning. Students become familiar with a subject, practice that subject, reflect on the subject, and continue the process of practice and reflection on their way to becoming "experts."
How might this model be used during class?
How might this model be used during class?
- Teachers would familiarize students with the subject. For science, ask what does a scientist do? Where would we find a scientist? What would they wear? How do they record data? A video may be shared of a scientist and students would answer all of these questions and record other insights they have.
- Next, have the students take on the role of this expert. For instance, during math class have the students attempt to solve a real world problem and respond as if they are the expert. What did you observe" Were there any changes? What could this mean? Where do we take our information from here? Can the problem be solved?
- Reflect on the subject. What have we learned about being a scientist/mathematician?
- Continue the process of practicing and reflecting on the subject.
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