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Our Methodology
The Mind Lab learning process is simple and yet extremely powerful. The process begins with children indulging in game playing, which ultimately empowers them with skills and knowledge relevant to real-life situations. The Mind Lab Method is the bridge that connects the World of Games with the Real World.
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Thinking Concepts |
In the first stage, the children learn one of the many thinking board games in the curriculum, and then go on to play in small groups. The facilitator provides them with a game kit and explains the game strategies and thinking concepts, which help them to develop their game-playing skills.
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Dilemma
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Reflection
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Problem
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Group
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Decision
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Common Features
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Resource Management
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Planning and Execution
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Combination | |
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Meta-Cognitive Models |
In the second stage, the facilitator and the children summarise the game-playing session with the help of a thinking model. This model relates to cognitive processes triggered by game-playing (for example, identifying and dealing with a problem, or having to make a difficult decision), or to emotional or social processes (for example, recognising having made a mistake or having to work as part of a group). |
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Learning from our mistakes using the Mirrors Method
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Cooperation as exemplified by the Migrating Birds Method
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The Detective Method for Problem Solving
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The Stoplight Method for Decision Making
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The Thinking Tree Selection Optimizer
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The Chain Method for Systems Management | |
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Real Life Applications |
In the third stage, the facilitator and children examine the game patterns and then initiate a discussion, which relates to relevant real-life situations. In so doing, the pupils succeed in applying the knowledge derived from the game experience to other aspects of life, from their studies (and, in the future, their occupation as well) to their emotional and spiritual life as well as social and familial relationships.
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- Mediation and Conflict Resolution
- Mathematical Problems
- Interpersonal Relations
- Decision Making Junctions
- Group Projects
- Violence Prevention
- Language Skills and Communication
| For further information, please contact Mind Lab NZ |
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The Three Steps:
1) Playing Thinking Games and learning thinking concepts and game-playing strategies.
2) Learning Meta-Cognitive Thinking Models that describe abstract thinking processes.
3) Discussing and Analyzing Real Life Applications of the Thinking Models.
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