Disputed narratives and contested conversations: Bruner’s influence on the study of language development

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Abstract

Jerome Bruner made a profound contribution to our understanding of the process of education and to the development of curriculum theory. With his death last year at age 100, we celebrate Bruner’s contribution to education and to research in Oxford’s Department of Education where he led an ESRC early years research programme in 1974-1978.

The memorial lecture will be given by Catherine Snow, Albjerg Graham Professor of Education at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education. Professor Snow is an expert on language and literacy, focusing on how oral language skills are acquired and relate to literacy. Professor Snow’s work is a compelling example of how to bridge the theory-practice gap in ways that inform both sides of the divide.

Event Details

Saturday 16 September 2017
17:00 - 18:00
Leonard Wolfson Lecture Theatre
Public
Oxford Education Society Annual Lecture
Department of Education
Lecture and drinks reception only - Free of charge; Lecture, drinks reception and celebratory supper - £28

Event Speakers

Professor Catherine Snow (Harvard Graduate School of Education)

Organiser

Professor Kathy Sylva, Mr Phil Richards