Discussion Questions -
1. (a) Most of the work presented by Piaget, Bruner and Vygotsky relate to children. Are there any implications for development of knowledge skills and abilities in adults that can be developed and utilised for adults? Discuss.
(b) Make some suggestions and present a series of bullet points and descriptions on how you think the theoretical concepts of each theorist can be used with adults.
2. Describe major theories and models associated with learning and development.
a) Discuss Jean Piaget's Genetic Epistemology from the perspective of stages and processes of development.
b) Discuss Jerome Bruner's representational stages and cognitive growth.
c) Describe Vygotsky's developmental methods and the context of higher mental processes through the Zone of Proximal Development.