Bruner’s Spiral Curriculum

Revisit, Reinforce, and Rise

Jerome Bruner’s Spiral Curriculum is based on the idea that learners grasp complex ideas more effectively when they revisit them over time, each time at a deeper level. It’s a powerful strategy for building mastery and long-term retention.

Key Concepts

  • Repetition with increasing complexity
  • Scaffolding
  • Conceptual layering

Why it Matters

It supports adult learners who need to build on prior knowledge and revisit concepts in new contexts.

How to Use It

  • Design learning paths that revisit key ideas
  • Increase complexity with each cycle
  • Connect new learning to previous experiences

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