Constance Steinkuehler - On Jerome Bruner

The speaker reflects on their academic journey, initially avoiding education and psychology, but later pursuing a Master's and PhD in educational psychology. Influenced by Jerome Bruner, they realized the importance of integrating arts, aesthetics, and play into learning. The speaker emphasizes that passion and fun are crucial in education, aiming to enhance students' understanding and quality of life.

What did the speaker initially vow never to study?

• Mathematics and Science

• Education and Psychology

• Art and Music

• History and Geography

What was the focus of Jerome Bruner's study that influenced the speaker?

• Interactive learning with young students

• Traditional teaching methods

• The role of technology in classrooms

• The importance of exams in education

According to the speaker, what should be integrated into learning to make it engaging?

• Standardized testing

• Strict discipline

• Arts, aesthetics, and play

• More homework

What does the speaker believe happens when passion and interest are removed from learning?

• It becomes more challenging

• It gains more structure

• It loses its essence

• It becomes more efficient

What is the ultimate goal of teachers according to the speaker?

• To cover the entire syllabus

• To prepare students for exams

• To persuade students of their subject's value

• To maintain classroom discipline