Accelerated Learning

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The TEN keys to Accelerated Learning

1. Give the BIG PICTURE first, then follow up with the details
   Some people prefer to think in large-scale concepts while others prefer smaller parts which fit together.
    
2. Involve POSITIVE emotions
   Examples might include; fun, anticipation, excitement, wonder, challenge.
    
3. Maintain RELAXED ATTENTION
   Help learners to maintain a relaxed and resourceful mental and physical state.
    
4. Use all sensory channels
             
             V isual
             A uditory
             K inaesthetic
    
5. Use all SEVEN intelligences
   Howard Gardner's work on Multiple Intelligences points the way to effective learning using the full range of intelligences.
    
6. Visualise a CLEAR goal
   What will this new learning help me to get? What will I be able to do in the future?
    
7. Set aside NEGATIVE self-talk
   Ask about concerns, but focus on past or future achievements, visualise goals and encourage positive self-talk
    
8. Maintain POSITIVE esteem of learners
   Success is not only possible; it is inevitable. Maintain positive expectations of learners.
    
9. REFLECT and REVIEW
   Reflection can be an active process - do it in pairs, groups and individually
    
10. Use AIDS to long term memory
    Use mnemonics, visualisations, Mind Maps, reviews, physical actions

 
Maximise your learning

1. L - Listen - ideas and advice are all around us. Sometimes we are too busy giving advice and sharing with other people to listen to what other people have to say to us
     
2. E - Evaluate - not all advice is good advice! Decide what makes sense for you and then...
     
3. A - Apply! - Learning without application is useless. Give the things you learn a chance to make a difference by putting them into practice
     
4. R - Reinforce - once you have learnt something, review it, revise it, rehearse it - anything and everything you do to reinforce your learning will be time well spent
     
5. N - NOW! - There really is no time like the present to decide what you are going to do to build on the learning you have already done and commit to promoting a love of learning in the people around you