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BRUNER AND AUSUBEL: a comparison in theories - Coggle Diagram
BRUNER AND AUSUBEL: a comparison in theories
Bruner's approach to learning through discovery
Exploratory learning: emphasis on discovery through hands on experience
Stages of knowledge reprasantation
• Image-Based (1-6 years): Understanding via visuals and pictures
• Symbolic Thought (7+ years): Using language and symbols for complex ideas
• Action-Based (0-1 years): Learning through physical activity
Supportive Scaffolding
Step-by-step guidance from teachers or mentors
Gradual removal as learners gain independence
Layered Learning (Spiral Curriculum):
• Revisiting concepts with increasing depth over time
Constructivist Viewpoint:
• Learners actively build knowledge rather than passively receive it
Ausubel's meaning-centered learning theory
Anchored Learning:
• Connecting new ideas to existing knowledge bases
• Avoids rote memorization in favor of meaningful understanding
Organizers for Understanding:
• Tools for setting up new knowledge
• Comparative Organizers: Show connections to familiar ideas
• Expository Organizers: Give a broad overview before diving into details
Subsumption Process:
• New concepts are absorbed into established knowledge structures
• Emphasis on grounding new information in what’s already known
Top-Down Learning (Deductive Approach):
• Moving from general principles to specific details
Key Similarities and Contrasts Between Bruner and Ausubel
Shared focus
Both theories promote active engagement with content
Value the importance of linking new ideas with existing knowledge
Strive for deep comprehension rather than surface memorization
Distinct approaches
Bruner: Prioritizes learning by exploration (constructivist)
Ausubel: Emphasizes structured learning with introductory organizers (deductive method)