Reuven Feuerstein

Reuven FeuersteinReuven Feuersteinby

Karl Riley

byKarl Riley

ObjectivesObjectives

Discuss personal history

Examine the theories

Determine if they are relevant

Discuss personal history

Examine the theories

Determine if they are relevant

"Intelligence is not a static structure, but an open, dynamic system that can continue to develop throughout life!"

"Intelligence is not a static structure, but an open, dynamic system that can continue to develop throughout life!" • Dr. Reuven Feuerstein's revolutionary words, not yet widely accepted

by the psychological and educational establishments, make an enormous difference in how we perceive the role of education. If intelligence is modifiable, and if indeed intelligence can be taught and learned, education has a much greater role than might have been previously imagined.

• Dr. Reuven Feuerstein's revolutionary words, not yet widely accepted by the psychological and educational establishments, make an enormous difference in how we perceive the role of education. If intelligence is modifiable, and if indeed intelligence can be taught and learned, education has a much greater role than might have been previously imagined.

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ABOUT Reuvern FeuersteinABOUT Reuvern FeuersteinABOUT Reuvern FeuersteinABOUT Reuvern Feuerstein Born in Rumania to a poor family in August of 1921 (88) 1 Born in Rumania to a poor family in August of 1921 (88) 1

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Sources:1 - Portrait of Reuven Feuerstein, Goldberg, Mark F, Educational Leadership; Sep 1991; 49, 1; Research Library pg. 372 - http://www.stibco.nl/informatie.php?id=113


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ABOUT Reuvern FeuersteinABOUT Reuvern FeuersteinABOUT Reuvern FeuersteinABOUT Reuvern Feuerstein Born in Rumania to a poor family in August of 1921

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Father was a counselor 1

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Survived Nazi work camp(s) 1





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Got tuberculosis and was told no cure for him - this got him to realize you don’t have to accept conventional wisdom 1






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Spent life working with troubled youngsters, over 50 yrs 2





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Founded ICMS - The International Center for the Enhancement of Learning Potential







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ABOUT Reuvern FeuersteinABOUT Reuvern FeuersteinABOUT Reuvern FeuersteinABOUT Reuvern Feuerstein Born in Rumania to a poor family in August of 1921 (88)

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Protégé of Jean Piaget







Protégé of Jean Piaget


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Profound?Profound?

Sources:1 - Portrait of Reuven Feuerstein, Goldberg, Mark F, Educational Leadership; Sep 1991; 49, 1; Research Library pg. 37


Profound?Profound?



Structural Cognitive ModifiabilityStructural Cognitive Modifiability

Intelligence is fluid, not fixed

Learning Potential Assessment Device (LPAD)

Used to understand a child’s modifiability

Assessment is key to program

Trainers must be thoroughly trained and concerned

Instrumental Enrichment (IE)

used to enhance the cognitive skills necessary for independent thinking

Intelligence is fluid, not fixed

Learning Potential Assessment Device (LPAD)

Used to understand a child’s modifiability

Assessment is key to program

Trainers must be thoroughly trained and concerned

Instrumental Enrichment (IE)

used to enhance the cognitive skills necessary for independent thinking

Structural Cognitive ModifiabilityStructural Cognitive Modifiability

Shaping Modifying Environments (SME)

promotes cognitive growth

Dynamic Assessment – Learning Propensity Assessment Device (LPAD)

a trained mediator analyzes the development of a student’s cognitive functions

Shaping Modifying Environments (SME)

promotes cognitive growth

Dynamic Assessment – Learning Propensity Assessment Device (LPAD)

a trained mediator analyzes the development of a student’s cognitive functions

other Theoriesother Theories

• Mediated Learning Experience (MLE)

• intervention that enables children to make sense of the world around them

• Mediated Learning Experience (MLE)

• intervention that enables children to make sense of the world around them

? Still Relevant ?? Still Relevant ?

There are currently under way more than 1,000 research projects on his work throughout the world involving all age groups from infancy to old age, in every setting from jungles to board rooms, and with every ability level from the profoundly retarded to the highly gifted.

The IE program has been translated into 18 languages, and there are more than 70 Authorized Training Centers throughout the world affiliated with the ICELP, carrying on the work by providing training, services, and program development.

There are currently under way more than 1,000 research projects on his work throughout the world involving all age groups from infancy to old age, in every setting from jungles to board rooms, and with every ability level from the profoundly retarded to the highly gifted.

The IE program has been translated into 18 languages, and there are more than 70 Authorized Training Centers throughout the world affiliated with the ICELP, carrying on the work by providing training, services, and program development.

Source:

http://starfsfolk.khi.is/solrunb/feuerst.htm

Source:

http://starfsfolk.khi.is/solrunb/feuerst.htmhttp://www.icelp.org/asp/Professional_Team.shtmhttp://www.icelp.org/asp/Professional_Team.shtm

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