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THE METHOD The principles of – SCM are realized in its applied systems: IE -Instrumental Enrichment Programme IE is a systematic learning method, based on the belief that any human can become a better learner by being exposed to a…

THE THEORY SCM The Theory of Structural Cognitive Modifiability (SCM) maintains that all humans can be modified, irrespective of the cause for any dysfunction or delay in their development. Whether it be exogenous factors (cultural differences, cultural deprivation or economic…

Mediated learning in early intervention Albert Janssens, special teacher, lecturer and author of several books on learning and development, has several decades of experience with children, who are retarded, emotionally disturbed or show difficult behaviour. Promoting the mediational theories of…

O = Organism, the individual, the child R = Response, reactions from the individual/the child S = Stimuli, incentives that reach the child H = Human, the mediator, the teacher, the parent Is a goal-orientated and structured interaction between a…

The thoughts behind Mediated interaction The pupil is ‘the director’ The pupil himself decides on the steps of his learning process He himself is responsible for this process and by being a part of the team he himself acts upon…

The building blocks of thinkingCognitive tools Reuven Feuerstein In the opinion of Feuerstein people have the possibility to optimise their cognitive functioning if they participate in specific interaction (arranged by the mediator) This change/modifiability is caused by mediation which brings…

A framework for implementing Mediated Learning A human being is an open system A human being is modifiable/ a changing entity There are no (preset) limitations to the development of a person A feeling of safety is the starting point…

StiBCO As from 1988 StiBCO – the foundation for the enhancement of cognitive development – has been working with the ideas of Reuven Feuerstein. In the Netherlands StiBCO is the Authorised Training Center for the courses based on Feuerstein’s ideas.…

Based on the professors Reuven Feuerstein, Pnina Klein, David Tzuriel and Carl Haywood Mediated Learning in short Whether pupils posses excellent, average or very limited talents to learn:they will develop at best with a pedagogical – didactical approach which challenge…

Steunpunt Leerbevordering en Mediatie Een zuil- en grensoverschrijdend initiatief om basis denk- en leervaardigheden te bevorderen, om wakkere en kritische burgers te vormen en om levenslang leren voor iedereen toegankelijker te maken Lerenslang leven…