Open Academic Day
Under
the presidency of Mrs. Rita Kok
Feuerstein’s Approach
to a Life-span Support for Cognitive Development
International Center for the Enhancement of
Learning Potential
Louis van de Kamp Foundation
In co-operation with
Comenius
Network on Inclusive & Cognitive Education
European
Commission’s Socrates Programme
And
the
25th
International Workshops (July 11-22, 2004)
Tuesday July 20, 2004,
Vrije
Universiteit van Amsterdam
Reuven Feuerstein
developed the theory of Structural
Cognitive Modifiability (SCM) as a result of his work with deprived refugee
children after the World War. He postulates that the limits to learning are as
a matter of principle not known a priori. Cognitive development is at the basis
of all learning: school, vocational and social. It is not determined by hereditary,
congenital conditions or by socio-economic aspects, but is the result of
adequate Mediated Learning Experience
(MLE). From this theory, a practical cognitive intervention method
(Instrumental Enrichment), dynamic assessment method (Learning Propensity
Assessment Device) and a set of didactic tools have been elaborated both for
children with special needs, educationally disadvantaged children and for
mainstream educational systems. They have been translated in over 20 languages
and are being practised by many pioneering projects all over the world,
including 12 countries of the European Union. The needs and challenges remain
enormous.
Programme
Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Hugo Heymans,
Professor
of Pediatrics, University of Amsterdam Academic Hospital Amsterdam
Opening
statement: Mrs. Rita Kok
Prof.
Dr. Reuven Feuerstein,
International Centre for the Enhancement of
Learning Potential,
“The concept of structural modifiability as a key to the life-span support for cognitive development”
Dr.
Eraldo Tinoco, vice-governor
“Pathways to successful education: Statewide application of Instrumental Enrichment program in
Prof.
Dr. Jo Lebeer,
“How much brain does the mind need?”
Katinka Hol, co-ordinator Feuerstein Centre
“Dynamic assessment and treatment of children with special needs: a Dutch experience”
Rabbi
Rafi Feuerstein,
International Centre for the Enhancement of
Learning Potential,
“Revealing and enhancing the learning potential of younger children”
Dr.
Meir Ben Hur, IRI, International Renewal Institute
“Cognitive modifiability and school
achievement”
Prof.
Lou Falik,
“Teachers and psychologists as
mediators”
Discussion
This Open
Academic Day will start at 9:00 and will end at 16:00 . During the day there will be coffee/tea breaks and
in the afternoon there is a possibility to buy lunch. Coffee and tea will cost
€1,00 and the lunch (two sandwiches) will cost €2,50. Entry is free.
Register at:
info@feuerstein.nl, everybody is
invited. For more information: www.feuerstein.nl,
info@feuerstein.nl or www.ICELP.org. Or call: 020-6610356
Route Description
Address:
Vrije Universiteit van Amsterdam, Hoofdingang,
Zaal “De Amstel”
De Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam
The Vrije Universiteit
van Amsterdam is best accessible by public transport:
From Centraal Station:
Sneltram 51 (15 minutes)
stop: De Boelelaan/VU
Stadstram 5 (25 minutes),
stop: De Boelelaan/VU
Stadstram 16 stop: VU medisch centrum
From Amstelstation:
Sneltram 51 (10 minutes)
stop: De Boelelaan/VU
From Station Duivendrecht:
Metro 50 (9 minutes) stop:
Station Zuid/WTC; change
to Sneltram 51 (1 minute)
stop: De Boelelaan/VU or
Stadstram 5 (1 minute) stop: De Boelelaan/VU
Or by car (hard to park):
Highway: A-10, exit S108-Buitenveldert/
Oud Zuid/Olympisch
stadion; at the end of the exit turn left to the Amstelveenseweg; after