Visualization, memory, reading and research skills
Most people believe that better learning starts with reading faster. In reality, it starts before reading at all. Prereading is the overlooked cognitive skill that determines whether a text becomes meaningful knowledge or quickly forgotten information. In The Key to Study Skills (2nd Edition): Simple Strategies to Double Your Reading, Memory, and Focus, prereading is …
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Two students can sit in the same classroom, use the same textbook, and need very different practice. One may finish an activity quickly and be ready for something harder. Another may understand the lesson but need more repetition before the skill feels comfortable. A third may be strong in reading and still need extra support …
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Key Obstacles to Accelerated Learning and How to Overcome Them Accelerated learning promises rapid progress and deep understanding, but most learners only truly become adept after confronting several internal challenges. Changing long-established habits and mindsets is rarely simple, but the rewards of mastering accelerated learning are immense. Below, we explore some of the most common …
A schedule isn’t very useful if it’s just a fancy calendar with slots; it just becomes a glorified list of things to do; it becomes a roadmap between goals and what you’re trying to accomplish. It can be the difference between getting overwhelmed and being in control.” Full-time student or a part-time student, revising for …
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Back to School Smarter: Strategies to Accelerate Learning from Day One As the new school season approaches, there’s an overwhelming amount of advice on what supplies to buy, what apps to download, and how to survive those early alarm clocks. But beneath the surface of stationery lists and daily planners lies a more essential task: …
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At the start of the academic year, innovative and fun ways of involving students in reading can be of great help to their learning. “Back to school reading activities” are very important as they will bring back the euphoria of reading after a break and thus help the young brains in moving unswervingly along with …
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When a child is struggling to focus, complete schoolwork or feel confident in their abilities, the answer is not always another study technique or learning strategy. Sometimes, what is happening outside the classroom matters just as much. Ongoing tension, poor communication or difficult changes at home can affect how safe and settled a child feels. …
Have you ever closed your eyes and imagined riding a roller coaster? If you picture yourself at the very top of the highest hill, leaning over the edge right before the big drop, your heart rate might speed up and your palms might get sweaty. Even though you are sitting safely in a chair, your …
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Shaping Kids’ Brains for Success: A Balanced Approach to Nurturing Young Minds As we approach the release of our comprehensive series, How to Raise Accelerated Learners, one question keeps coming to mind: to what extent is shaping a child’s brain for success a natural process, and how much can deliberate guidance influence it? This balance …
Creativity has long been heralded as a mysterious and elusive quality, often associated with innate talent and a spark of genius. However, in recent years, the question of whether creativity can be taught has sparked considerable debate among educators, psychologists, and business leaders. As the world continues to evolve rapidly, with new challenges and opportunities …
