The graphic shows eight cogs, one for each evidence based learning skills shown working together with the text "8 EBL SKILLS PROVEN, BY RESEARCH, TO MAXIMISE LEARNING"

Every EBL lesson…

➽ Develops at least three EBL skills

➽ Develops KS2 English skills

➽ Includes a 5-min CPD activity

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➽ Lessons are pupil-ready

➽ No prep needed

➽ Front pages show the EBL and English skills

➽ Lessons maximise learning outcomes so no child is left behind

Check out the EBL lessons ➽

or take a quick peek at the EBL skills below…

EBL Skill 1

Collaboration

The longer that learners of different abilities participated in engaged groups, the more the knowledge of the subject improved for all learners.
_{Children Must Be Taught to Collaborate, Studies Say – Education Week – May 2017}

EBL Skill 2

Thinking Skills

The graphic shows a dog in a mugshot pose saying "Clearly I was NOT thinking"

Bloom’s Taxonomy provides clear and relevant pathways for learners to move through the orders of thinking, from basic remembering to more complex skills such as evaluating and creating.
_{Adapted from: What is Bloom’s taxonomy? – Feb 2023 – Dzemila Okanovic}

EBL Skill 3

Peer Assessment

The graphic shows two bulldogs. One dog in a red top says "I think my top fits me really well." The other dog in a brown top says "It looks a bit tight to me".

Giving feedback to peers about their work is often more beneficial than receiving feedback because it is more cognitively-engaging. It involves higher-order processes, such as application of criteria, diagnosing problems and suggesting solutions.
_{The development of student feedback literacy: Enabling uptake of feedback}
_{Carless and Boud – Taylor and Francis – May 2018}

EBL Skill 4

Peer Teaching

The graphic shows two dogs communicating with each other using cans tied with string. One dogs says to the other "When it's my turn to be the teacher I want NO talking and NO answering back!"

Evidence is accumulating that peer learning creates greater confidence and independence in learners, plus a deeper understanding and improved grades for both the peer teacher and their learner.
_{Benefits of peer to peer learning – Feb 2014}

EBL Skill 5

Self-Assessment

The graphic shows a trendy dog with sunglasses perched on its head saying "If I were to assess myself in only four words, I would have to say smart, funny, intelligent and modest."

Self-assessment is a critical component of 21st century learning and has been shown to have a positive impact on learner motivation, engagement, and achievement.
_{S.K. Smith & J.M. Johnson – The impact of self-assessment on student motivation and achievement in the 21st century classroom – Journal of Educational Research – Vol 21 2017}

EBL Skill 6

Metacognition

The graphic shows a dog with 3 thought bubbles above its head. One shows kibble, one vegetables and one a bone. The dog says "I know I need to be thinking about my thinking if I want to do well in life but all I seem to be able to think about is my dinner."

Metacognition is thinking about your thinking. It refers to the processes used to plan, monitor, and assess one’s understanding and performance.
_{Metacognition – Center for teaching Vanderbilt University 2023}

EBL Skill 7

Self-Regulation

The graphic shows a bulldog with a rucksack on its back saying "Self-regulated dogs pay attention in class and always get their homework done on time."

Cognitive skills are the core skills your brain uses to think, read, learn, remember, reason, and to pay attention.

Non-cognitive skills are the attitudes and behaviours that are needed for learning, such as conscientiousness, perseverance, and motivation.
_{Mind Matters 2018 –} _{A Rosetta Stone for non-cognitive skills – Jan 2015}

EBL Skill 8

Independent Learning

There is a picture of five dogs with a speech bubble saying "We are very independent dogs - but who doesn't want to get together to hear all the latest dog gossip!"

An independent learner can make informed choices, set goals, and make decisions about how to fulfil their learning objectives.
_{Independent Learning: A Teacher’s Guide – Paul Main – Structural Learning}

Need more…? Click on a cog to check out a wide range of research on each EBL skill…