The Core Principles Associated With Accelerated Learning

By Kimberly Long


Not every person learns in the same way, which is why teaching methods need to be more versatile. Some individuals find it easier to absorb information just by hearing it explained, others must see it in action, while there are also those who need the hands-on experience to gain full understanding. Accelerated Learning is a program that understands these differences and helps people find the best techniques for their personal manner of thinking.

Recent scientific studies on the functions of the human brain are what these programs are based upon. The accumulated information is utilized in the formulation of techniques that are especially geared toward each knowledge gathering style. When data is presented in a way a person identifies with, they are much more likely to retain it permanently.

A leading principle in these programs is understanding that to learn, people need to use every aspect of their being to learn. They should utilize their mind, body, emotions, and senses, not just their brain. Input is best when it comes in many forms, including music, color, creativity, images, physical activity, and other ways that allow one to become fully involved.

Emotion has a huge impact on a person's ability to learn effectively. When one goes into the endeavor with a negative attitude, everything becomes overwhelming, stressful, and intimidating, which can make it very difficult to absorb any type of knowledge. However, when one has a positive outlook, they feel happy, engaged, and are excited to pick up new information and are more likely to retain it.

Another principle belief is that people learn on several levels simultaneously. Traditional classroom techniques try to present information in a linear fashion, but the brain is actually more receptive to receiving multiple inputs at once. By stimulating many senses at the same time, parallels are created in the mind, which connect fresh knowledge to that which one already knows, solidifying memory retention.

These programs are more focused on promoting collaboration instead of competition, because the approach has a big impact on one's view and their ability to retain. Humans are naturally social, though making someone feel like they need to win their knowledge, switches the focus from the quest to gather it, to the drive to possess it. However, when encouraged to work together, a group of people sharing their perspectives can receive feedback from one another which associates the data with memories which makes it more tangible.

The human brain understands new input best when it is introduced in context. Essentially, people are more likely to learn something when they spend time putting the idea into action and have real time experience with the data. It is easier to retain something when it is tangible and absolute, than it is when it remains an idea that is random and hypothetical

The goal of these techniques is to get positive results for every individual who utilizes them. Programs are available for all types of individuals from preschoolers, to college students, adults who want to learn individually, as well as teachers, and they can be utilized at home, in schools, or in the workplace. They are effective because they are designed to emulate and enhance the natural human way of knowledge retention.




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