Bruffee, Kenneth A.

Kenneth A. Bruffee was an educator and theorist who focused on collaborative learning and the importance of conversation in education. He believed that learning is enhanced when students engage in meaningful dialogues with peers, sharing ideas and reasoning together. Instead of just memorizing facts, students develop understanding through social interaction, which also helps build skills like critical thinking and communication. Bruffee’s approach emphasizes that knowledge is constructed socially, meaning that learning happens best when people collaborate, listen, and challenge each other’s ideas in a respectful setting.