Bruner's three-tiered model of

learning points
presentator: JImson lozano & jalani capal
By the end of this lesson, students
will be able to:

Understand the three stages of Jerome Bruner's

01 three-tiered model of learning: enactive, iconic,
and symbolic.

Explain the significance of each stage in the

02 learning process.

Apply the three-tiered model to real-life

03 learning experiences and different subject
areas.
 what is Bruner's
three-tiered model of
learning points?
 Jerome bruner
Jerome Bruner, born on October 1, 1915, was an American psychologist and one
of the leading figures in the field of education. He was known for his influential
work in cognitive psychology and educational theory. Bruner's research and
theories focused on how individuals acquire knowledge, understand concepts,
and engage in learning processes.

Throughout his career, Bruner made significant contributions to various areas

of psychology and education. He developed theories such as the three-tiered
model of learning, which emphasized the importance of hands-on experiences,
visual representations, and symbolic understanding in the learning process. He
also introduced the concept of scaffolding, which involves providing support
and guidance to learners as they develop their skills and understanding.
 Jerome Bruner proposed a three-tiered
model of learning points. These three tiers
are as follows:

Enactive Iconic Symbolic

representation: representation representation
 Enactive
representation
Enactive representation, as proposed by Jerome
Bruner, involves learning through action and direct
manipulation of objects. It emphasizes the
importance of hands-on experiences and physical
interactions with the environment. This mode of
representation allows learners to develop a basic
understanding of concepts by actively engaging
with the material.
For Example:
In this hands-on experience, you encounter a turtle in a park and seek to
learn more about it. By gently touching its hard shell and observing its
movements, you gain insights into its physical characteristics. To deepen
your understanding, you simulate being a turtle yourself by crawling and
stretching. As you witness the turtle retracting into its shell when
scared, you create your own makeshift "shell" using a box or blanket,
imagining the safety and comfort it provides.
 Iconic
representation
Iconic representation, as proposed by
Jerome Bruner, involves using visual images
and representations to enhance
understanding. It's like creating mental
pictures or visualizations in your mind to
help you understand abstract ideas and
concepts.
For Example:
Let's imagine you're learning about lions in a biology
class. To help you visualize what a lion looks like, your
teacher shows you a clear picture of a lion with its big
mane, sharp teeth, and strong paws. This picture helps
you create a mental image of a lion in your mind. Your
teacher might also use simple diagrams or illustrations
to explain how lions hunt or where they live.
 Symbolic
representation
Symbolic representation, as proposed
by Jerome Bruner, involves using
language, symbols, and abstract thinking
to represent and communicate
knowledge. It's like using words,
numbers, and other symbols to express
ideas and concepts.
For Example:
Imagine you get a text message from a friend that says "LOL."
This is a symbol that stands for "laughing out loud." It's a
common way to show that something is funny in text messages
and online chats. By using "LOL," your friend can quickly express
their amusement without needing to write out the whole
phrase. You understand what it means because you've seen it
before. Symbols like "LOL" save time and effort by showing
emotions or reactions in a simple way.
 simple term
Enactive Representation Iconic Representation Symbolic Representation
learning happens earning occurs through learning is based on
through direct visual and sensory abstract symbols and
experience and actions. representations. It language. It involves
It involves physically involves using pictures, using words, numbers,
interacting with the diagrams, or mental and concepts to
environment and learning images to understand and represent and
by doing. remember information. communicate ideas.
 In summary
Bruner's three-tiered model of learning suggests
that individuals learn through direct experience,
visual representations, and abstract symbols.
These tiers build upon each other and provide
different ways for learners to understand and
process information.
Thank you for
listening