We are storytelling creatures, and as children we acquire language to tell those stories that we have inside us.
Jerome BrunerRead
Good teaching is forever being on the cutting edge of a child's competence.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Good teaching adapts to a child's current abilities and understanding.
This quote by Jerome Bruner emphasizes the importance of being attuned to a child's developmental stages and capabilities in the realm of education. Effective teaching requires educators to recognize where each student is in their learning journey and to guide them from that point, constantly challenging them to reach new heights. This process not only fosters learning but also encourages growth and development, ensuring that education is a dynamic and responsive practice.
Themes
TeachingChild DevelopmentEducationCompetenceGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
A teacher can use this quote during a professional development workshop to emphasize the need for personalized teaching strategies.
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