Life Based Learning ™
Delivering subject content through nine life themes
The Mind: Links
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. 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 LBL.
Practical material
Brain-based learning
Videos from Edutopia with practical classroom ideas as well as theory
Starting the day with a calming routine
Exercises that promote children’s emotional readiness for learning
Eric Jensen’s brain-based learning
A practical guide to enable teachers to empower learners to engage with thinking tools
The book Potential Development Using Thinking Tools: The Key to Flipped Teaching by Dr Cas Olivier deconstructs dinosaur teaching methods. The book can be purchased here or on Amazon Books.
Guidance, support or background information
Cognitive skills: What they are and how to improve them
Easy-to-follow introduction, with ideas on how to improve cognitive skills
Lifelong learners
This school maps brain-based learning skills in the curriculum