Mediated Learning: The Contributions of Vygotsky and Feuerstein in Theory and Practice (Barbara Presseisen & Alex Kozulin)

Mediated Learning: The Contributions of Vygotsky and Feuerstein in Theory and Practice (Barbara Presseisen & Alex Kozulin)

1. Natural to Human Distinctions

   • Learning through the indirect experience
   • Vaccination
   • Generalization

2. The Roots of Mediated Learning: Philosophical, Sociological and Linguistic

   • Social-Psychological Level (Roles, Status, Attitudes)
   • The World of Social Interactions
   • Linguistic Level (Speech)
   • Objects (Knowledge is not given; its is constructed)

3. Elaboration on Theory

   • Transfer of Knowledge (going beyond)
   • New Paradigm for Education

4. Vygotsky´s Approach to Mediated Learning

   • Material Tools (Symbolic Representation)
   • Psychological Tools (Mediators)
     • first Role
       • Interpsychological (Interaction)
       • Intrapsychological (Inside)
     • Second Role
       • Mediator of Learning
   • The ability to learn and change (Human beings)

5. Feuerstein´s Approach to Mediated Learning

   • Mediation of Learning
   • Propensity to Learn
   • Quality of Interaction (Modifiability and Diversity)
   • Mediation of intentionality, reciprocity and mediation of transcendance

6. Implementation of Mediated Learning

   • Identification Strategies in poorly performing adult learners
   • The ability to identify and to deal with contradictory information is essential for successful learning

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