Learning How to Learn: Feuerstein's Instrumental Enrichment Programme

Authors

  • Margaret Vinson

Keywords:

Reuven Feuerstein, Active Learners, Learning Needs, Learning Difficulties, Instrumental Enrichment Programme, Passive vs Active, Learning to Learn

Abstract

If we are to teach children who have learning difficulties, we as teachers need to know about learning. Originally intended to respond to the learning needs of children arriving in Israel from the horrors of the Holocaust, the Instrumental Enrichment programme developed by Reuven Feuerstein is based on the belief that children can be changed from ineffective, passive thinkers to involved active learners. 

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Published

1996-11-11

How to Cite

Vinson, M. (1996). Learning How to Learn: Feuerstein’s Instrumental Enrichment Programme. REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 9(2), 120–128. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/382

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Vol. 9 No. 2 (1996)

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