ACCELERATEDLEARNING

ACCELERATEDLEARNING

How can you learn most effectively?~Or

Learning how to learn

How can you learn most effectively?~Or

Learning how to learn

THE BIG PICTUREVariety

andchallenge

Physical andemotional

state

Environment

Relationships

Accessibleand inclusive

Breaksand

review

Varietyand

challenge

Physical andemotional

state

Accessibleand inclusive

PREPARE TO LEARN

Relax

The correct diet

Hydrate

Temperature

Oxygen and light

levels

Reduce stress

Motivate

Sleep

Relax

The correct diet

Hydrate

Temperature

Oxygen and light

levels

Reduce stress

Motivate

Sleep

RELAXATION

Basic meditation techniques can be learned. A simple

focus on breathing, in through the nose out through the

mouth is good. Count your breaths. A visualisation of

an activity or environment that makes you happy, that

can be recalled prior to learning or assessment.

Basic meditation techniques can be learned. A simple

focus on breathing, in through the nose out through the

mouth is good. Count your breaths. A visualisation of

an activity or environment that makes you happy, that

can be recalled prior to learning or assessment.

DIET

Vitamins A/B/C/E help to make you alert, improvevision, improve memory and help support proper brainfunction.

Avoid starch, sugar and caffeine.

Never miss breakfast.

Eat regularly throughout the day.

Vitamins A/B/C/E help to make you alert, improvevision, improve memory and help support proper brainfunction.

Avoid starch, sugar and caffeine.

Never miss breakfast.

Eat regularly throughout the day.

HYDRATION

Hydration helps to maintain optimum brain

functioning.

Always keep a bottle of water next to you.

This will prevent interruptions to your learning

session.

Hydration helps to maintain optimum brain

functioning.

Always keep a bottle of water next to you.

This will prevent interruptions to your learning

session.

TEMPERATURE

Be aware of the temperature in your room,

this will allow you to maintain an optimum

temperature that is not too hot and not too

cold.

Be aware of the temperature in your room,

this will allow you to maintain an optimum

temperature that is not too hot and not too

cold.

OXYGEN AND LIGHTLEVELS

Open your windows.

Keep plants in your room, they also filter out harmful

gasses from computers.

Allow as much natural light as possible, avoid fluorescent

lighting if at all possible.

Open your windows.

Keep plants in your room, they also filter out harmful

gasses from computers.

Allow as much natural light as possible, avoid fluorescent

lighting if at all possible.

REDUCE STRESS

Acknowledge the presence and importance of stress to

yourself.

Use music to relax.

Use basic meditation techniques.

Have plants in your room.

Acknowledge the presence and importance of stress to

yourself.

Use music to relax.

Use basic meditation techniques.

Have plants in your room.

MOTIVATION

The most effective motivation is intrinsic

not extrinsic.

Establish “what’s in it for me”. Set your

own learning goals. Use SMART targets.

The most effective motivation is intrinsic

not extrinsic.

Establish “what’s in it for me”. Set your

own learning goals. Use SMART targets.

SLEEP

Sleep helps you to remember what you have

learnt during the day.

Remember, the hours before midnight are

more important than after!

Sleep helps you to remember what you have

learnt during the day.

Remember, the hours before midnight are

more important than after!

ROOM TO LEARN

The room in which you

learn should be a

multisensory environment.

Displays are an essential

part of this.

They should include :

A study time table

Deadlines forexaminations orassignments.

Motivational posters.

Key words of thetopics.

The room in which you

learn should be a

multisensory environment.

Displays are an essential

part of this.

They should include :

A study time table

Deadlines forexaminations orassignments.

Motivational posters.

Key words of thetopics.

MUSIC TO AID LEARNING

Its not just baroque (classical) music that helps.

Remember, most students will listen to music at

home while studying.

You might even find silence unsettling!

Its not just baroque (classical) music that helps.

Remember, most students will listen to music at

home while studying.

You might even find silence unsettling!

MUSIC TO AIDLEARNING-PLAN IT,DON’T JUST PLAY IT!

MUSIC TO AIDLEARNING-PLAN IT,DON’T JUST PLAY IT!

Upbeat positive music before you sit down to study.

Music linked to the topic of study.

Use relaxing background music (60 beats per minute) to aid

learning.

Upbeat positive music before you sit down to study.

Music linked to the topic of study.

Use relaxing background music (60 beats per minute) to aid

learning.

STRUCTURING A REVISIONSESSION

Part 1: put the learning in context.

Review learning from previous session- what do you know?

Relate learning to examination - what is in the exam?,

Make learning outcomes clear.- What do you want to know

by the end of your session?

Part 1: put the learning in context.

Review learning from previous session- what do you know?

Relate learning to examination - what is in the exam?,

Make learning outcomes clear.- What do you want to know

by the end of your session?

STRUCTURING A REVISIONSESSION

Part 2: Starter

Engage your interest, look at a picture or read an article relating to

the subject, or even visualise using the knowledge for something

important.

Try to put prior knowledge in context, how does it relate to what

you want to know?

Prepare for main task.

Part 2: Starter

Engage your interest, look at a picture or read an article relating to

the subject, or even visualise using the knowledge for something

important.

Try to put prior knowledge in context, how does it relate to what

you want to know?

Prepare for main task.

STRUCTURING A REVISIONSESSION

Part 3: Main revision:

Learning should be multi-sensory and engage different learning

styles. Try to include many different forms of learning including,

mind maps, flash cards, association images or stories.

Work should be challenging and broken into achievable chunks, 45

mins is just about anybody's maximum focus.

Part 3: Main revision:

Learning should be multi-sensory and engage different learning

styles. Try to include many different forms of learning including,

mind maps, flash cards, association images or stories.

Work should be challenging and broken into achievable chunks, 45

mins is just about anybody's maximum focus.

STRUCTURING A REVISIONSESSION

Part 4: Plenary

Review what you have learned. Use these techniques:

Write out summary points

Draw a mind map of your session

Name the most important thing you have learned.

Prepare flash cards or summary diagrams.

Develop a technique to question yourself. Write and answer 5

questions on the main points you have covered.

Part 4: Plenary

Review what you have learned. Use these techniques:

Write out summary points

Draw a mind map of your session

Name the most important thing you have learned.

Prepare flash cards or summary diagrams.

Develop a technique to question yourself. Write and answer 5

questions on the main points you have covered.

Part 4: Plenary

Review what you have learned. Use these techniques:

Write out summary points

Draw a mind map of your session

Name the most important thing you have learned.

Prepare flash cards or summary diagrams.

Develop a technique to question yourself. Write and answer 5

questions on the main points you have covered.

HOW DO YOU LEARN? DIFFERENTLEARNING STYLES

Auditory

Kinaesthetic

Visual

Characteristics Listen to music when relaxing

Prefer to talk on the phone

Eager to talk

Forget faces but remember names

Talk when inactive

Outburst when angry

Don’t like reading books or manuals

AUDITORY: DO YOU...Characteristics

Listen to music when relaxing

Prefer to talk on the phone

Eager to talk

Forget faces but remember names

Talk when inactive

Outburst when angry

Don’t like reading books or manuals

Characteristics Listen to music when relaxing

Prefer to talk on the phone

Eager to talk

Forget faces but remember names

Talk when inactive

Outburst when angry

Don’t like reading books or manuals

AU DIT ORY: T H E B E S T LE A RNI NGA C T I VITIES F O R YO U :

Hearing a presentation

Reading aloud

Making a tape to listen

to

Verbal summaries

Explaining to another

student

Internal verbalisations

Practice saying words

before writing

Hearing a presentation

Reading aloud

Making a tape to listen

to

Verbal summaries

Explaining to another

student

Internal verbalisations

Practice saying words

before writing

KINAESTHETIC: DO YOU.. .

Characteristics Play games or sport to

relax

Prefer to talk while doing

something else

Talk slow, using gestures

and expressions

Fidget when inactive

When angry you

clench fists, grit teeth

and storm off.

Characteristics Play games or sport to

relax

Prefer to talk while doing

something else

Talk slow, using gestures

and expressions

Fidget when inactive

When angry you

clench fists, grit teeth

and storm off.

K I N A E S T H E T I C : T H E B E S T L E A R N I N GA C T I V I T I E S F O R Y O U :

Copy demonstrations

Make models

Record information as

you hear it, preferably as

a mind map

Walk around as you read

Underline/highlight

new information

Use index cards for key

points

Copy demonstrations

Make models

Record information as

you hear it, preferably as

a mind map

Walk around as you read

Underline/highlight

new information

Use index cards for key

points

VISUAL: DO YOU...

Forget names but

remember faces

When inactive you doodle

or watch something or

someone

When angry you remain

silent and seethe

Characteristics Prefer to watch a film or

TV or read a book to relax

Prefer to talk face-to-face

Talk fast, don’t enjoy

listening

Forget names but

remember faces

When inactive you doodle

or watch something or

someone

When angry you remain

silent and seethe

Characteristics Prefer to watch a film or

TV or read a book to relax

Prefer to talk face-to-face

Talk fast, don’t enjoy

listening

Forget names but

remember faces

When inactive you doodle

or watch something or

someone

When angry you remain

silent and seethe

V IS UAL : T H E B E S T LE A RNI NGA C T I VITIES F O R YO U :

Write down key facts

or draw a mind map

Visualise

Create pictures or

diagrams

Use time lines for

remembering dates

Create strong visual

links

Write down key facts

or draw a mind map

Visualise

Create pictures or

diagrams

Use time lines for

remembering dates

Create strong visual

links

RECOGNIZE AND CELEBRATEYOUR INTELLIGENCE

Everybody possesses all 8 intelligences to someextent and the most powerful learning combines all8. Each has value and you should identify yourweaknesses and strengths.

Everybody possesses all 8 intelligences to someextent and the most powerful learning combines all8. Each has value and you should identify yourweaknesses and strengths.

Bodilykinesthetic

Inter-personal

Visualspatial

Intelligence

Inter-personal

Intra-personal

linguisticmusical

naturalistic

Visualspatial

linguistic

Logical

musical

B O D I LY K I N A E S T H E T I C I N T E L L I G E N C E -U S E D F O R T O U C H A N D R E F L E X

Good at sport

Never sit still

Like to touch

Good with your hands

Control of reflexes and body

Good timing

Characteristics:

Good at sport

Never sit still

Like to touch

Good with your hands

Control of reflexes and body

Good timing

B O D I LY K I N A E S T H E T I C I N T E L L I G E N C E -U S E D F O R T O U C H A N D R E F L E X

Learn by doing

Role play and drama

Field trips

Making models

Writing bullet points/mind

maps

Changing activity frequently

Mental review during activity.

Best learning activities:

Learn by doing

Role play and drama

Field trips

Making models

Writing bullet points/mind

maps

Changing activity frequently

Mental review during activity.

I N T E R P E R S O N A L I N T E L L I G E N C E - U S E DF O R C O M M U N I C AT I N G W I T H O T H E R S

Characteristics:

Relates to and mixes well

with others

Puts people at their ease

Has many friends

Sympathetic to others

Mediates between

people

Good communicator

Good negotiator

Co-operative

Characteristics:

Relates to and mixes well

with others

Puts people at their ease

Has many friends

Sympathetic to others

Mediates between

people

Good communicator

Good negotiator

Co-operative

I N T E R P E R S O N A L I N T E L L I G E N C E - U S E DF O R C O M M U N I C AT I N G W I T H O T H E R S

Best learning activities:

Learning from peers

Working in

teams/groups

Sharing information

Comparing notes

Making use of

mentors

Peer teaching

Best learning activities:

Learning from peers

Working in

teams/groups

Sharing information

Comparing notes

Making use of

mentors

Peer teaching

I N T R A - P E R S O N A L I N T E L L I G E N C E –U S E D F O R S E L F - D I S C OV E RY A N D

A N A LY S I S

Know your own

strengths

Private

Independent

Wants to be different

Keeps a diary

Plans time effectively

Self-motivated

Characteristics:

Know your own

strengths

Private

Independent

Wants to be different

Keeps a diary

Plans time effectively

Self-motivated

I N T R A - P E R S O N A L I N T E L L I G E N C E –U S E D F O R S E L F - D I S C OV E RY A N D

A N A LY S I S

Setting goals and targets

Creating personal

interest

Taking control of

learning

Seeking the human angle

Reflecting, writing, discussing

what was experienced and the

feelings this evoked.

Reflecting on how new

information fits

Best learning activities:

Setting goals and targets

Creating personal

interest

Taking control of

learning

Seeking the human angle

Reflecting, writing, discussing

what was experienced and the

feelings this evoked.

Reflecting on how new

information fits

L I N G U I S T I C I N T E L L I G E N C E : U S E DF O R R E A D I N G W R I T I N G A N D S P E E C H

Extensive vocabulary

Good at spelling

Good written

communication

Expressive and fluent

speech

Good listener

Strong reasoning ability

Methodical

Characteristics:

Extensive vocabulary

Good at spelling

Good written

communication

Expressive and fluent

speech

Good listener

Strong reasoning ability

Methodical

L I N G U I S T I C I N T E L L I G E N C E : U S E DF O R R E A D I N G W R I T I N G A N D S P E E C H

Learning from books, tapes

and lectures.

Read from a text, summarize

out loud in their own words.

Brainstorming to organize

thoughts or distinguish key

points.

Making up cross-words or

puzzles to solve.

Debating and discussing

issues.

Oral presentations.

Best Learning Activities: Learning from books, tapes

and lectures.

Read from a text, summarize

out loud in their own words.

Brainstorming to organize

thoughts or distinguish key

points.

Making up cross-words or

puzzles to solve.

Debating and discussing

issues.

Oral presentations.

L O G I C A L M AT H E M AT I C A LI N T E L L I G E N C E : U S E D F O R M AT H ,

L O G I C A N D S Y S T E M S.

Good at budgeting

Logical thought,

explanation and action

Organised

Plans time and

reasons effectively

Seeks patterns and

relationships

precise

Characteristics:

Good at budgeting

Logical thought,

explanation and action

Organised

Plans time and

reasons effectively

Seeks patterns and

relationships

precise

L O G I C A L M AT H E M AT I C A LI N T E L L I G E N C E : U S E D F O R M AT H ,

L O G I C A N D S Y S T E M S.

Listing and numbering key points

Using a flow chart to express

information

Using spread sheets

Using time-lines to remember

dates and events

Analysing and interpreting data

Reasoning and deducing

Creating and solving problems

Playing mathematical games.

Best Learning Activities:

Listing and numbering key points

Using a flow chart to express

information

Using spread sheets

Using time-lines to remember

dates and events

Analysing and interpreting data

Reasoning and deducing

Creating and solving problems

Playing mathematical games.

MU S ICAL INT E L L IGE NCE : U S E DFO R R H Y T H M, MU S IC A ND LY R ICS

Characteristics:

Sensitive to music andits emotions

Changes mood withmusic

Good at keeping time toa beat

Good at selecting

background music

May be deeply spiritual

Characteristics:

Sensitive to music andits emotions

Changes mood withmusic

Good at keeping time toa beat

Good at selecting

background music

May be deeply spiritual

MU S ICAL INT E L L IGE NCE : U S E DFO R R H Y T H M, MU S IC A ND LY R ICS

Use music to relax

before learning

Use music while

studying that reflects

what is being learned.

Writing out songs/raps/poems

to aid recall

Use musical approach to

remember key words

(association/ tone/ rhythm)

Best Learning activities:

Use music to relax

before learning

Use music while

studying that reflects

what is being learned.

Writing out songs/raps/poems

to aid recall

Use musical approach to

remember key words

(association/ tone/ rhythm)

NAT U RALIS TIC INT E L L IGE NCE :U S E D T O MA KE S E NS E O F T H E

NAT U RAL WO R L D.

Interest and enthusiasm

for learning about nature and

different habitats (this

obviously aids recall).

Comfortable in different

types of environments

Attuned to natural

environment

Troubled by pollution

and issues of the

biosphere.

Characteristics:

Interest and enthusiasm

for learning about nature and

different habitats (this

obviously aids recall).

Comfortable in different

types of environments

Attuned to natural

environment

Troubled by pollution

and issues of the

biosphere.

NAT U RALIS TIC INT E L L IGE NCE :U S E D T O MA KE S E NS E O F T H E

NAT U RAL WO R L D.

Learning outdoors

e.g.: field trips.

Investigating/enquirin

g into environmental

issues

Reading about /

listening to

presentations on nature

Studying the habits of

animals/pets.

Best Learning activities:

Learning outdoors

e.g.: field trips.

Investigating/enquirin

g into environmental

issues

Reading about /

listening to

presentations on nature

Studying the habits of

animals/pets.

V IS UAL S PAT IA L INT E L L IGE NCE :U S E D FO R V IS UA LIZ ATION A ND

A RT

Thinks and remembers in

pictures

Good sense of image/use of

minds eye.

Strong sense of color

Good at art and

drawing

Good sense of direction

Well dressed.

Characteristics

Thinks and remembers in

pictures

Good sense of image/use of

minds eye.

Strong sense of color

Good at art and

drawing

Good sense of direction

Well dressed.

V IS UAL S PAT IA L INT E L L IGE NCE :U S E D FO R V IS UA LIZ ATION A ND

A RT

Learning from film,

video or power points

Using mind maps,

symbols and diagrams

Highlighting key points in

different colours

Studying in different

settings to gain different

perspectives

Best Learning activities:

Learning from film,

video or power points

Using mind maps,

symbols and diagrams

Highlighting key points in

different colours

Studying in different

settings to gain different

perspectives

EMOTIONALINTELLIGENCE

A study on Harvard students tested for IQ and EI showed a link

between emotional intelligence and higher earning power, NOT IQ.

EMOTIONAL INTELIGENCE IS :

* SELF-AWARENESS *SELF-DISIPILNE * PERSISTANCE

* EMPATHY

***YOU CAN LEARN AND IMPROVE YOUR EMOTIONALINTELIGENCE!***

A study on Harvard students tested for IQ and EI showed a link

between emotional intelligence and higher earning power, NOT IQ.

EMOTIONAL INTELIGENCE IS :

* SELF-AWARENESS *SELF-DISIPILNE * PERSISTANCE

* EMPATHY

***YOU CAN LEARN AND IMPROVE YOUR EMOTIONALINTELIGENCE!***

DE V E LOPING E MO T IO NALINT E L LIGE NCE

1. DEVELOP COMMUNICATION SKILLS THROUGH

DISCUSSION, DEBATE AND ROLE PLAY.

2. DISTINGUISH BETWEEN THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS

3. VALUE AND RESPECT THE OPINIONS OF OTHERS

4. CONSIDER THINGS FROM OTHER’S POINT OF VIEW.

5. DON’T JUDGE, CONTROL OR CRITICISE OTHERS

6. REFLECT AS A MEANS OF IMPROVING YOURSELF AND

YOUR WORK.

1. DEVELOP COMMUNICATION SKILLS THROUGH

DISCUSSION, DEBATE AND ROLE PLAY.

2. DISTINGUISH BETWEEN THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS

3. VALUE AND RESPECT THE OPINIONS OF OTHERS

4. CONSIDER THINGS FROM OTHER’S POINT OF VIEW.

5. DON’T JUDGE, CONTROL OR CRITICISE OTHERS

6. REFLECT AS A MEANS OF IMPROVING YOURSELF AND

YOUR WORK.

THINKING SKILLS:METACOGNITION

YOU ARE A TRUE LEARNER IF YOU CAN…..

Process information: locate, collect and

recall information, analyse, sort, classify and

sequence information.

YOU ARE A TRUE LEARNER IF YOU CAN…..

Process information: locate, collect and

recall information, analyse, sort, classify and

sequence information.

THINKING SKILLS:METACOGNITION

YOU ARE A TRUE LEARNER IF YOU CAN…..

Reason: draw inferences, make

deductions, judgements and decisions.

THINKING SKILLS:METACOGNITION

YOU ARE A TRUE LEARNER IF YOU CAN…..

Enquire: ask relevant questions, pose and

define problems, plan research, predict

outcomes and test conclusions.

YOU ARE A TRUE LEARNER IF YOU CAN…..

Enquire: ask relevant questions, pose and

define problems, plan research, predict

outcomes and test conclusions.

THINKING SKILLS:METACOGNITION

YOU ARE A TRUE LEARNER IF YOU CAN…..

Think creatively: generate and extend

ideas, find alternative and innovative

outcomes

YOU ARE A TRUE LEARNER IF YOU CAN…..

Think creatively: generate and extend

ideas, find alternative and innovative

outcomes

THINKING SKILLS:METACOGNITION

YOU ARE A TRUE LEARNER IF YOU CAN…..

Evaluate: judge the value of their own

and others work, develop criteria for judging

value, have confidence in their own

judgements.

YOU ARE A TRUE LEARNER IF YOU CAN…..

Evaluate: judge the value of their own

and others work, develop criteria for judging

value, have confidence in their own

judgements.

BASIC MEDITATION

Sit in a comfortable position.

Close your eyes, but keep your back

straight, shoulders relaxed, head up, your

eyes (behind your lids) focused ahead.

Sit in a comfortable position.

Close your eyes, but keep your back

straight, shoulders relaxed, head up, your

eyes (behind your lids) focused ahead.

Sit in a comfortable position.

Close your eyes, but keep your back

straight, shoulders relaxed, head up, your

eyes (behind your lids) focused ahead.

BASIC MEDITATIONTake a deep, cleansing breath, expanding your belly and

keeping your shoulders relaxed, and hold it in for the count of

six. Exhale, and repeat twice more. Then breathe normally, and

focus your attention on your breathing. As you breathe, inhale

through your nose and exhale through your mouth, still

expanding your belly rather than moving your shoulders up

and down.

Take a deep, cleansing breath, expanding your belly and

keeping your shoulders relaxed, and hold it in for the count of

six. Exhale, and repeat twice more. Then breathe normally, and

focus your attention on your breathing. As you breathe, inhale

through your nose and exhale through your mouth, still

expanding your belly rather than moving your shoulders up

and down.

Take a deep, cleansing breath, expanding your belly and

keeping your shoulders relaxed, and hold it in for the count of

six. Exhale, and repeat twice more. Then breathe normally, and

focus your attention on your breathing. As you breathe, inhale

through your nose and exhale through your mouth, still

expanding your belly rather than moving your shoulders up

and down.

BASIC MEDITATION

If your thoughts drift toward the stresses

of the day ahead or of the day behind you,

gently refocus on your breathing and remain

in the present moment. Feel the air move in,

and feel the air move out

If your thoughts drift toward the stresses

of the day ahead or of the day behind you,

gently refocus on your breathing and remain

in the present moment. Feel the air move in,

and feel the air move out

If your thoughts drift toward the stresses

of the day ahead or of the day behind you,

gently refocus on your breathing and remain

in the present moment. Feel the air move in,

and feel the air move out

BASIC MEDITATION TIPS

As you breathe, let your abdomen expand and contract,

rather than moving your shoulders up and down. This deeper

breathing is more natural and similar to how babies breathe. It

gives you increased lung capacity, whereas the ‘shallow

breathing’ adults usually utilize doesn’t allow as much

oxygenation of the blood.

As you breathe, let your abdomen expand and contract,

rather than moving your shoulders up and down. This deeper

breathing is more natural and similar to how babies breathe. It

gives you increased lung capacity, whereas the ‘shallow

breathing’ adults usually utilize doesn’t allow as much

oxygenation of the blood.

BASIC MEDITATION TIPS

Don't breathe too quickly or too slowly;

just breathe at a natural rate, but more

deeply.

BASIC MEDITATION TIPS

If you find your thoughts drifting a lot at first,

don't worry that you're doing it 'wrong'. Noticing

that you've drifted and refocusing to your breathing

is part of the practice, and something you're doing

'right'!

If you find your thoughts drifting a lot at first,

don't worry that you're doing it 'wrong'. Noticing

that you've drifted and refocusing to your breathing

is part of the practice, and something you're doing

'right'!