Before we begin to look at how Jerome Bruner's Theory of Cognitive Growth can be applied to nursing education, lets first review the major assumptions of his theory.
In 1960, Jerome Bruner developed the Theory of Cognitive Growth. His approach looked to environmental and experiential factors. Bruner suggested that intellectual ability developed in stages through step-by-step changes in how the mind is used (Smith,2002).
There are 2 major themes revealed in Bruner’s work:
1. The Sequence of Representational Systems-Children acquire through which
they understand their worlds (Driscoll, 2005, p. 228).
2. The Role of Culture-The course of cognitive growth and schooling is an
instrument of culture (Driscoll, 2005, p. 228).
In 1960, Jerome Bruner developed the Theory of Cognitive Growth. His approach looked to environmental and experiential factors. Bruner suggested that intellectual ability developed in stages through step-by-step changes in how the mind is used (Smith,2002).
There are 2 major themes revealed in Bruner’s work:
1. The Sequence of Representational Systems-Children acquire through which
they understand their worlds (Driscoll, 2005, p. 228).
2. The Role of Culture-The course of cognitive growth and schooling is an
instrument of culture (Driscoll, 2005, p. 228).