Jerome Bruner
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Jerome Bruner was a renowned American psychologist born on October 1, 1915, in New York City. He made significant contributions to cognitive psychology and educational psychology. Bruner received his PhD from Harvard University in 1941 and later became a professor there, focusing on cognitive and educational psychology. He co-founded the Center for Cognitive Studies at Harvard in 1960. Bruner's work challenged behaviorism, emphasizing mental representations and strategies in learning. He is known for his theory of cognitive development, which includes concepts like scaffolding and discovery learning. Bruner's discovery learning theory emphasizes self-discovery and active engagement in the learning process. He also proposed that knowledge is represented through action, images, and language. Bruner's work has influenced educational practices globally. He taught at the University of Oxford and later at New York University, where he explored narrative psychology and legal psychology. Bruner received numerous awards and honorary doctorates for his contributions. He passed away on June 5, 2016, leaving a legacy in cognitive psychology and education.
