7/23/2019 Feuerstein's 12 Steps of Mediated Learning

http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/feuersteins-12-steps-of-mediated-learning 1/2

Feuerstein’s Principles of MediatedLearning

Reuven Feuerstein, Pnina S. Klein, Abraham J. Tannenbaum (1991).Mediated Learning Experience(MLE): Theoretical, Psychosocial and Learning Implications. Tel Aviv: Freund Publishing House Ltd. 

Intentionality and reciprocity: make the learning intentions clear and ensure learners are onboard

Mediating for meaning:the activity has to have significance and meaning for thelearner

Transcendence: the learning experience should transcend beyond the here

and now  – the learner has to be able to apply the learning 

Mediation of feelings of competence: develop a sense of “self -efficacy” by providing informativefeedback and carefully targeted, specific praise to allow thelearner to feel in control 

Seeing problems as challenges: Help the learner to be active in solving their own problems  – 

relates directly to Dr Carol Dweck’s growth mindset theories

7/23/2019 Feuerstein's 12 Steps of Mediated Learning

http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/feuersteins-12-steps-of-mediated-learning 2/2

 

Goal seeking, goal setting and goal achieving: motivate learners to achieve realistic and relevant learningoutcomes and to set their own personal goals 

The mediation of the need to see one’s behaviour as withinone’s control:the learner needs to be able to attribute success or failure aswithin their control, having a strong internal locus of control. At

first many dyslexic students may constantly seek help with theirwork but they need to be gradually weaned off theirdependency

Fostering awareness of change: help the learner reflect on how they have changed

Individuation: the recognition of the individual as a unique person, dyslexicsoften have to be helped to feel special and that they havetalents and abilities that override their specific difficulties 

Sharing with others: encourage the learner to share problems and strategies withothers  – empowering both themselves and others, and

developing pride in themselves 

Mediation of a sense of belonging: here is the importance of successful inclusion in themainstream school. 

The need to foster a belief in optimistic alternatives: help them develop an optimistic learning outlook, again this fits

with Dweck’s growth mindset theory well