Answer to Question #302481 in English for eddie

Question

Bruner proposed three modes of representations or ways in which knowledge is gained, stored and encrypted in memory. Name the three modes and explain how you can make use of each mode when teaching the multiples of 5 to your class.

Answer 1

Enactive representation entails the use of actions to help create muscle memory in the brain of learners. This can be applied by using objects such as fruits brought in by the class to show how multiples of five are reached at. For example, showing how 5*2=10 by having 5 students each carry 2 apples and having the entire class count how many they are in total.

Iconic representation is the use of visual representation to impart knowledge and understanding. For example by the ue of images. To teach multiples of five, this can be achieved by using pictures of other objects to show how the multiples are arrived at. The teacher can also show them pictures of the five multiple table and have the students observe them and share their observations.

Symbolic representation entails the use of language to help learners interpret a concept. In present case, involving multiples of five, a teacher can guide the class into understanding how the five multiple table works. For instance, they can explain the different formulas used for finding the multiples.