Alison Gopnick - Teachers Make a Difference - Jerome Bruner

The speaker reflects on influential figures in their life, particularly Jerome Bruner, who was their dissertation supervisor at Oxford. Bruner is praised for his nurturing teaching style, which provided students with the freedom to explore and develop their own ideas. His approach has significantly impacted the field, encouraging innovative thinking and exploration.

Who was Jerome Bruner in relation to the speaker?

How did Jerome Bruner influence his students according to the speaker?

What kind of environment did Jerome Bruner create for his students?

In what ways did the speaker describe the interaction with their own ideas?

What was the overall impact of Jerome Bruner on the field of education?