We are storytelling creatures, and as children we acquire language to tell those stories that we have inside us.
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The foundations of any subject may be taught to anybody at any age in some form.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Education can be imparted to anyone, regardless of their age, through various methods.
Jerome Bruner's quote emphasizes the idea that the fundamental principles of any topic or discipline can be communicated effectively to individuals of any age. This assertion promotes the belief that learning is a lifelong process and that educational content should be flexible and adaptable, allowing people at different stages of life to engage with and understand complex subjects in ways that resonate with them.
Themes
EducationLearningAgeTeachingKnowledge
In practice
Example use cases
A teacher might use this quote to inspire students about the possibilities of lifelong learning.
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