Bruner, J. (1976). The process of education. Harvard University Press. (Assigned reading: Chapters 1, 2, and 3, pp. 1-54)

This excerpt from Jerome Bruner's The Process of Education details a 1959 Woods Hole conference on improving science education. The book summarizes the conference's discussions, focusing on four key themes: the importance of teaching the underlying structure of a subject, readiness for learning at different developmental stages, the role of intuitive thinking, and motivating students through intrinsic interest. Bruner argues that fundamental concepts can be taught early and revisited throughout schooling using a "spiral curriculum," and advocates for incorporating the best minds in each discipline into curriculum development. He emphasizes the need for research to inform effective teaching methods and assessments.

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