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Chapter One
Accelerated Learning
What is Accelerated Learning?
Accelerated Learning “happens when teachers take account of how our brains learn most
effectively. It is based on recent (2003-year of publication) research into the physiology of the brain
and on studies into the most effective teaching methods from around the world”.
Why Accelerated Learning?
• There have been more scientific discoveries on how the brain works and people learn.
• Makes sense that we improve the way we teach or the way we understand how young
minds think and coach it towards our desired outcome.
How to Accelerate Learning?
• Preparation stage:
Students’ basic needs – students must be in the correct physical state to learn
(hydration, nourishment, room temperature, light and oxygen levels).
→ Use music in a structured way.
→ Help students enter a positive emotional state for learning (stress levels and
motivation).
→ Create an environment that supports learning but make activities challenging
(ground rules and respect).
→ Develop good working relationships with students and use praise frequently.
→ Plan inclusive learning activities that respect full range of learning styles and
intelligences, and are accessible to all students.
• Implementation stage:
→ Before lesson begins:
Engage students’ interest with a question or puzzle on the board.
→ Lesson proper:
Part 1: put learning in context (about 5% of lesson time):
Explore what the students learnt in previous lesson.
Relate the learning to the overall syllabus.
Make the learning outcomes clear.
Explain what is coming next.
Use of mind-maps for the above.