The project’s „Feuerstein method implementation in school activities“ main goal- to apply Feuerstein method in schools activities in order to help students from all different educational and social backgrounds to improve their abilities of thinking and learning. Feuerstein method is a unique educational system which uses mediation, learning propensity assessment and specialized instruments in order to enhance learning potential and can be used with numerous populations in a variety of settings. The main objectives of the project: 1) To implement Learning propensity assessment device (LPAD) as newest assessment procedure in gifted education. 2) To implement Instrumental Enrichment programs (FIE) in providing support for children with various educational needs. 3) To provide methodological support for mediators. The main activities of the project will support the development and implementation of innovative practices in education at the local, national and European levels, will foster assessment and development of key competencies and equity and inclusion in education and society. Coordinating institution of the Project - National Centre for Special Needs Education and Psychology (Lithuania), partners- Charles University in Prague (Czech Republic), Hearing and Speech Correction Centre Portorož, (Slovenia), Lithuanian Educational Centre for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Kedainiai Sviesioji Gymnasium, S. Stanevicius secondary school, Vilnius A.Kulvietis secondary school (Lithuania).
The Feuerstein method is a unique educational system which uses mediation, dynamic assessment and special programs to enhance learning potential, to improve thinking and learning skills of students from different educational and social backgrounds. The main goal of the project – to implement and to disseminate Feuerstein method in school. The main activities of the project are related with implementation of Learning Propensity Assessment device (LPAD) and Instrumental Enrichment programs (FIE) in provision of students with various educational needs in various educational settings. During the project study/analysis ''Implementation of Learning Propensity Assessment Device (LPAD) in assessment of gifted children'', methodology /guidelines ''Evaluation of Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment programs for children with special needs and video material ' Implementation of the Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment Program” for mediators, teachers and specialists were prepared. Project results and products provide methodological support for mediators and teachers and disseminate this method as an innovative and new approach to assessment and learning, foster assessment and development of key competencies of the students, equity and inclusion in education and society. Project coordinator: National center for special need education and psychology, project's partners: Charles University in Prague, Hearing and Speech Correction Centre Portorož, Lithuanian Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Kedainiai Sviesioji Gymnasium, Vilniaus Stanevicius secondary school, A. Kulviecio classical gymnasium in Vilnius .