Reuven Feuerstein by Karl Riley by Karl Riley Objectives 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!" 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. source: ABOUT Reuvern Feuerstein Born in Rumania to a poor family in August of 1921 (88) 1Sources: 1 - Portrait of Reuven Feuerstein, Goldberg, Mark F, Educational Leadership; Sep 1991; 49, 1; Research Library pg Sources: 1 - Portrait of Reuven Feuerstein, Goldberg, Mark F, Educational Leadership; Sep 1991; 49, 1; Research Library pg Text ABOUT Reuvern Feuerstein Born in Rumania to a poor family in August of 1921 (88) 1 Father was a counselor 1 Born in Rumania to a poor family in August of 1921 (88) 1 Father was a counselor 1 Sources: 1 - Portrait of Reuven Feuerstein, Goldberg, Mark F, Educational Leadership; Sep 1991; 49, 1; Research Library pg Sources: 1 - Portrait of Reuven Feuerstein, Goldberg, Mark F, Educational Leadership; Sep 1991; 49, 1; Research Library pg ABOUT Reuvern Feuerstein Born in Rumania to a poor family in August of 1921 (88) 1 Father was a counselor 1 Survived Nazi work camp(s) 1 Born in Rumania to a poor family in August of 1921 (88) 1 Father was a counselor 1 Survived Nazi work camp(s) 1Sources: 1 - Portrait of Reuven Feuerstein, Goldberg, Mark F, Educational Leadership; Sep 1991; 49, 1; Research Library pg Sources: 1 - Portrait of Reuven Feuerstein, Goldberg, Mark F, Educational Leadership; Sep 1991; 49, 1; Research Library pg ABOUT Reuvern Feuerstein Born in Rumania to a poor family in August of 1921 (88) 1 Father was a counselor 1 Survived Nazi work camp(s) 1 Got tuberculosis and was told no cure for him - this got him to realize you dont have to accept conventional wisdom 1 Born in Rumania to a poor family in August of 1921 (88) 1 Father was a counselor 1 Survived Nazi work camp(s) 1 Got tuberculosis and was told no cure for him - this got him to realize you dont have to accept conventional wisdom 1Sources: 1 - Portrait of Reuven Feuerstein, Goldberg, Mark F, Educational Leadership; Sep 1991; 49, 1; Research Library pg Sources: 1 - Portrait of Reuven Feuerstein, Goldberg, Mark F, Educational Leadership; Sep 1991; 49, 1; Research Library pg ABOUT Reuvern Feuerstein Born in Rumania to a poor family in August of 1921 (88) 1 Father was a counselor 1 Survived Nazi work camp(s) 1 Got tuberculosis and was told no cure for him - this got him to realize you dont have to accept conventional wisdom 1 Spent life working with troubled youngsters, over 50 yrs 2 Born in Rumania to a poor family in August of 1921 (88) 1 Father was a counselor 1 Survived Nazi work camp(s) 1 Got tuberculosis and was told no cure for him - this got him to realize you dont have to accept conventional wisdom 1 Spent life working with troubled youngsters, over 50 yrs 2Sources: 1 - Portrait of Reuven Feuerstein, Goldberg, Mark F, Educational Leadership; Sep 1991; 49, 1; Research Library pg Sources: 1 - Portrait of Reuven Feuerstein, Goldberg, Mark F, Educational Leadership; Sep 1991; 49, 1; Research Library pg ABOUT Reuvern Feuerstein Born in Rumania to a poor family in August of 1921 (88) 1 Father was a counselor 1 Survived Nazi work camp(s) 1 Got tuberculosis and was told no cure for him - this got him to realize you dont have to accept conventional wisdom 1 Spent life working with troubled youngsters, over 50 yrs 2 Founded ICMS - The International Center for the Enhancement of Learning Potential Born in Rumania to a poor family in August of 1921 (88) 1 Father was a counselor 1 Survived Nazi work camp(s) 1 Got tuberculosis and was told no cure for him - this got him to realize you dont have to accept conventional wisdom 1 Spent life working with troubled youngsters, over 50 yrs 2 Founded ICMS - The International Center for the Enhancement of Learning PotentialSources: 1 - Portrait of Reuven Feuerstein, Goldberg, Mark F, Educational Leadership; Sep 1991; 49, 1; Research Library pg Sources: 1 - Portrait of Reuven Feuerstein, Goldberg, Mark F, Educational Leadership; Sep 1991; 49, 1; Research Library pg ABOUT Reuvern Feuerstein Born in Rumania to a poor family in August of 1921 (88) 1 Father was a counselor 1 Survived Nazi work camp(s) 1 Got tuberculosis and was told no cure for him - this got him to realize you dont have to accept conventional wisdom 1 Spent life working with troubled youngsters, over 50 yrs 2 Founded ICMS - The International Center for the Enhancement of Learning Potential Protg of Jean Piaget Born in Rumania to a poor family in August of 1921 (88) 1 Father was a counselor 1 Survived Nazi work camp(s) 1 Got tuberculosis and was told no cure for him - this got him to realize you dont have to accept conventional wisdom 1 Spent life working with troubled youngsters, over 50 yrs 2 Founded ICMS - The International Center for the Enhancement of Learning Potential Protg of Jean PiagetSources: 1 - Portrait of Reuven Feuerstein, Goldberg, Mark F, Educational Leadership; Sep 1991; 49, 1; Research Library pg Sources: 1 - Portrait of Reuven Feuerstein, Goldberg, Mark F, Educational Leadership; Sep 1991; 49, 1; Research Library pg Profound? Sources: 1 - Portrait of Reuven Feuerstein, Goldberg, Mark F, Educational Leadership; Sep 1991; 49, 1; Research Library pg. 37 Profound? Sources: 1 - Portrait of Reuven Feuerstein, Goldberg, Mark F, Educational Leadership; Sep 1991; 49, 1; Research Library pg. 37 Structural Cognitive Modifiability Intelligence is fluid, not fixed Learning Potential Assessment Device (LPAD) Used to understand a childs 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 childs 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 Modifiability Shaping Modifying Environments (SME) promotes cognitive growth Dynamic Assessment Learning Propensity Assessment Device (LPAD) a trained mediator analyzes the development of a students cognitive functions Shaping Modifying Environments (SME) promotes cognitive growth Dynamic Assessment Learning Propensity Assessment Device (LPAD) a trained mediator analyzes the development of a students cognitive functions other 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 ? 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: Source: Question?