This page provides links to an eclectic mix of thought-provoking and information-rich websites relevant to life-based learning.
Many of them are websites with teaching resources for immediate use in the classroom. Others were particularly helpful when putting together this website.
All of them demonstrate an interest in children being involved in life-based learning.
Please note that a link here is not an endorsement of the concept of life-based learning or of MAC.
Policy and guidance support for children knowing about and making use of their minds
A practical guide to enable teachers to empower learners to engage with Thinking Tools
The book Potential Development using Thinking Tools by Dr Cas Olivier deconstructs dinosaur teaching methods.
The book can be purchased here, or on Amazon Books.
Using metacognition strategies in education
https://teacherofsci.com/metacognition/
Information about executive functioning (USA)
https://www.additudemag.com/what-is-executive-function-disorder/
Brain-based learning articles
https://www.edutopia.org/topic/brain-based-learning
https://www.funderstanding.com/theory/brain-based-learning/brain-based-learning/
https://education.cu-portland.edu/blog/classroom-resources/brain-based-learning- explained/
https://blog.cognifit.com/brain-based-learning/
https://www.oecd.org/site/educeri21st/40554190.pdf
http://www.brainbasedlearning.net/
Life-long learners: Identifies many of the brain-based-learning skills into the curriculum
https://www.ridgewayprimaryschool.org.uk/about_our_school/contexts_for_learning/lifelong_learners
Practical material to use in the classroom
Videos with practical classroom ideas as well as theory (USA)
https://www.edutopia.org/topic/brain-based-learning
Emotional readiness to learn (USA)
https://www.edutopia.org/article/starting-day-calming-routine