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Recent findings in neuroscience confirm the neuroplasticity of the brain. There has been strong interest in applying these discoveries to learners with learning disorders focusing on increasing working memory capacity. The aim of the present study was to explore the effectiveness of cognitive intervention with the Equipping Minds Cognitive Developm...
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... The current research study (24) with EMCDC brings the theist views and theories of Comenius and Feuerstein to the discussion on human development and the importance of one's worldview when viewing individuals. An integration of the biblical view of humanity as created as the imago Dei imparts immeasurable worth to all human life regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, or cognitive abilities. ...
A naturalistic view of human development has been prevalent for over 300 years and has gone unchallenged. Upon speaking to educators and psychologists, Piaget's name and theories are renowned and accepted while the names of John Amos Comenius, Shmuel Feuerstein, and Reuven Feuerstein are virtually unknown. However, both Shmuel Feuerstein, and John Amos Comenius challenge the naturalistic view and replace it with a biblical view of human development. Seemingly, the naturalistic view of humanity and human development has been widely accepted. Educators have come to accept the theories of human development embraced by an educational system that discount spirituality and have a naturalist worldview rather than a biblical view of human development. Developmental theories have informed our perspectives, expectations, and limitations of learners who have intellectual, behavioral, and physical challenges.
