This work provides a comprehensive and detailed evaluation of a popular cognitive skills course - Reuven Feuerstein's Instrumental Enrichment Programme. Feuerstein claims that his programme, a model for diagnosing and remedying cognitive deficiencies in poor attainers, can equip pupils with the basic prerequisites of thinking, thereby enabling them to become more effective learners. Combining innovative and traditional experimental techniques, this text analyzes both teacher and pupil outcomes on a wide range of issues including abilities, accomplishments and behavioural characteristics. The...