About the Course
Cognitive Key-2 is the advanced continuation of Cognitive Key-1, deepening participants' mastery of cognitive mediation with young children and special needs learners. Building on the foundational theory and instruments from Cognitive Key-1, this course introduces five new cognitive instruments and expands participants' ability to apply advanced mediated learning criteria, develop more complex lesson plans, and strengthen bridging techniques. The course is suitable for one-on-one and classroom settings and is designed to further develop the mediator's toolkit for supporting learners across a range of cognitive and developmental needs.
Course Syllabus:
Mediated learning in young children;
Emergent and deficient cognitive functions in regular and special needs populations;
Emotional development of young children;
Cognitive Key program and kindergarten curriculum;
Goal and sub-goals of the clinical and educational application of the Level 2 program;
Lesson planning and preparation of “bridging” exercises;
Comprehensive instruction in the use of the following Cognitive Key-2 instruments: Tri-channel Attentional Learning, From Empathy to Action, Detecting the Absurd-2; Preventing Violence; Reading Comprehension; Know and Identify.
The mastery of theory and instruments is evaluated by means of a questionnaire presented to the course participants on the last day of the course.
Prerequisites
The course is open to graduates of Cognitive Key-1 (Basic-1) courses who have already studied the first five instruments of the program. Applicants are encouraged to read in advance the theoretical material available on the Feuerstein Institute's website.
Learning Materials
Course participants will receive a set of Cognitive Key-2 instruments and online theoretical materials. The participants are encouraged to bring their own copies of the Basic User’s Guide received during the Cognitive Key-1 course.
Certification
Course participants will be awarded a Certificate of Cognitive Key Mediator Level 2 upon successful completion of the entire course requirements. The certificate is valid for four years from its issue date and is renewed subject to the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) conditions: a. Submittal of a verification form of IE implementation to Feuerstein Institute (available here) reflecting at least 30 hours of work with Cognitive Key -2 instruments; b. Participation in annual lectures using e-learning, including successful completion of a questionnaire about the material presented in the lectures, or participation in annual “live” CPD seminars organized by local Authorized Training Centers, or attendance of additional Feuerstein courses.
Course Trainer
Karen Yishay
Karen Yishay is a special educator, remedial teacher, and Feuerstein practitioner with extensive international experience supporting children and adults with learning and developmental challenges. She holds an M.Ed. in Special Education from Achva College in Israel, along with teaching certifications in special education and remedial instruction in reading, writing, and math. Over the years, she has completed advanced training at the Feuerstein Institute in Instrumental Enrichment, LPAD dynamic assessment, and memory remediation, as well as additional studies in neurological development, developmental disorders, and learning.
Karen has worked in Israel and abroad in a wide range of educational and therapeutic settings, including remedial teaching, dynamic assessment, cognitive intervention, and team training. Her experience includes working with children and adults with autism, Down syndrome, learning disabilities, and other developmental and educational needs. She has also directed therapeutic centers, coordinated educational projects, and trained professionals, parents, and staff in Feuerstein methodology and cognitive approaches. Fluent in Portuguese, Hebrew, English, Spanish, and Hungarian, Karen is known for her empathy, strong organizational skills, and deep commitment to helping learners reach their full potential.
