Accelerated learning techniques

Accelerated learning techniques are based on scientific findings about understanding how our brain learns.

Accelerated learning techniques

Being hydrated and nourished. Good room temperature. Music to aid learning. Take regular breaks from learning light physical activity. Use thinking skills and visual tools. Thinking diagrammatically (e.g. spider diagrams). Memory techniques. Self-assessment.

Activity
Answer the following questions: I am able to focus on what I can do in my studies by... I can motivate myself to learn and revise for my exams by...

Further study and resources

B.J. Best, The Accelerated Learning Pocketbook, Management Pocketbooks H. Gardner, Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences, Basic Books C. Rose, Accelerated Learning for the 21st Century, Piatkus Books A. Smith, Accelerated Learning in Practice, Network Educational Press Ltd A. Smith, The Brains Behind It: New knowledge about the brain and learning, Network Educational Press Ltd A. Smith, M. Lovatt and D. Wise, Accelerated Learning: A Users Guide, Network Educational Press Ltd D. Wise and M. Lovatt, Creating an Accelerated Learning School, Network Educational Press Ltd Accelerated Learning Systems: http://www.acceleratedlearning.com CHAMP: http://www.learningtolearn.org Accelerated Learning Centre: http://www.accelerated-learning.co.uk If you are revising, look at BBC Bitesize: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revision

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