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Bruner argues that learning is most effective when a student is ready to learn the material, implying that teachers should pay attention to individual student readiness and tailor instruction accordingly.

Scaffolding involves providing students with temporary support structures to help them achieve higher levels of understanding. For teaching, this implies gradually introducing more complex material and removing assistance as the learner becomes more proficient.

Bruner's theory proposes three modes of representation: enactive (action-based), iconic (image-based), and symbolic (language-based). Educators should integrate these modes into their teaching to cater to different learning stages and styles.

The concept of a spiral curriculum refers to revisiting the same topics over time, with each encounter increasing in complexity and reinforcing previous learning. Educators should therefore structure material so that students build upon their earlier knowledge, deepening their understanding each time.