Major Theorist:
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 Jerome
Bruner |
Theory:
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Learning takes place in situations where the students have
to solve problems by drawing on their own experiences, and testing new ideas
and working with other students to discover truths to be learned. Students
draw on cognitive structures to do this |
Role of the teacher:
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The role of the teacher is to pose good questions and to provide
the forum for students to be able to test hypothesis and make discoveries
for themselves. The teacher should be an encourager and motivator. |
Role of the student
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The role of the student is to take what they already
know to help them make hypothesis and test theories to come up with solutions
to problems. |