Reuven Feuerstein: a systematic review and bibliometrics (2015–2025)
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20149159Palavras-chave:
mediation, cognitive modifiability, dynamic assessment, teaching, sciencesResumo
The theoretical work of Reuven Feuerstein has been mobilized in the educational field in studies addressing cognitive modifiability and pedagogical mediation. In order to understand how this perspective has been incorporated and investigated in Science Education, this research presents a systematic and bibliometric review of works available in the Brazilian Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations, SciELO, and Scopus. The analysis focused on the quantitative and descriptive treatment of data, aiming to identify the profile of the studies, the characteristics of authors and institutions, the geographical distribution of productions, the bibliometric patterns observed, the stages and modalities of education in which this theoretical framework has been applied, and the applications of Feuersteinian concepts in Science Education. The results indicated a growth in publications from 2020 onward, with a higher production of scientific articles abroad and a concentration of dissertations and theses in Brazil, particularly in the Southeast region (São Paulo). It was observed that there is a predominance of studies in both Science and Mathematics. The study provides a quantitative and structured overview of national and international academic production, highlighting trends and research gaps and contributing to the understanding of the development of the Feuersteinian framework.
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