Accelerated learning

Accelerated learning is an intensive method of study employing techniques that enable material to be learned in a relatively short time.

According to Oxford Languages accelerated learning is: 1. an intensive method of study employing techniques that enable material to be learned in a relatively short time. 2. a program of learning that allows certain students, especially those more academically able, to progress through school more rapidly than others.

"To become an accelerated learner, focus on actively engaging with material, utilizing effective study techniques like spaced repetition and mind mapping, identifying your learning style, setting clear goals, regularly assessing your progress, and actively seeking out challenging content while addressing knowledge gaps promptly through targeted review and practice; always prioritize understanding over speed, and leverage technology to enhance your learning experience.

Questioning skills and learning

Socrates

See also: Questioning skills and Problem solving and Creative problem solving and Decision making and Intellectual curiosity and Intellectual humility

Questioning skills are "the ability to analyze situations or concepts and ask relevant questions about them. They can help you understand different aspects of your life, such as your career, or help you facilitate discussions."

Questioning skills are "important because they help us learn, communicate, and build relationships. They can also help us create new ideas, solve problems, and make better decisions."

Socratic questions and the Socratic method

See also: Socratic questions

Socratic questions are "open-ended, thought-provoking questions designed to encourage critical thinking and deeper understanding by prompting someone to examine their own assumptions, reasoning, and evidence, rather than providing direct answers; they aim to guide a person to discover knowledge through self-reflection and analysis, often by asking "why," "how," or "what does this mean" related questions."

The Socratic method is "a teaching technique where a facilitator (like a teacher) uses a series of open-ended questions to guide a learner towards discovering their own understanding of a topic, encouraging critical thinking by prompting them to examine their assumptions and reasoning, rather than simply providing direct answers; essentially, it's a method of learning through thoughtful questioning and self-reflection, based on the philosophy of the ancient Greek thinker Socrates."

Mnemonics

The human brain is the most complex physical entity in the universe.

See also: Mnemonic and Mnemonic books - Book summaries

A mnemonic device (memory device), is any learning technique that assists someone's memory.

Deliberate practice

See also: Deliberate practice

Defined by the psychologist Anders Ericsson and his colleagues, deliberate practice is “the individualized training activities specially designed by a coach or teacher to improve specific aspects of an individual's performance through repetition and successive refinement” (Ericsson & Lehmann, 1996, pp. 278–279)."

Sentio University notes: "Deliberate Practice focuses on a student’s individual skill threshold, emphasizes interactive rehearsal for skill acquisition, aims for higher levels of sustained effort, and uses homework to advance clinical ability. Empirical research suggests that Deliberate Practice can significantly improve the effectiveness and efficiency of psychotherapy education and training (e.g., Goodyear & Rousmaniere, 2017; Rousmaniere, 2016; 2019)."

Increasing reading comprehension

See: Reading comprehension

How to improve your reading speed without a loss of comprehension

• The Real Way to Improve Your Reading Speed

Individuals using their learning styles

See also: Learning styles and Visualization (psychology) and Listening skills and Mnemonic

Learning styles are the preferred ways of learning people have. Most people have "assumed that there was scientific evidence supporting learning styles", but there is no scientific evidence supporting it in terms of people's ability to learn different ways.

Total Immersion method of learning a new skills or a new language language

See also: Total immersion method and Focus (personal development)

According to Cambridge Language Assessment: "There are numerous studies that show that students who are exposed to the language they’re learning in an immersive way, be it through a bilingual immersion programme at their school or a study-abroad experience, exhibit higher levels of fluency (e.g. Cummins 2009, Kinginger 2011, Wilkinson 1998), particularly when motivation to learn and absorb the language is high. The high motivation, in turn, is fostered by the desire to belong to or approximate the culture of the target language."

Growth mindset

33% of high school graduates never read another book the rest of their lives and 42% of college grads never read another book after college.

See also: Growth mindset

According to Western Governors University: "A growth mindset means that you thrive on challenge, and don’t see failure as a way to describe yourself but as a springboard for growth and developing your abilities. Your intelligence and talents are all susceptible to growth. Dr. Carol Dweck of Stanford University first talked about the power of mindset nearly 30 years ago. Carol Dweck and her team became interested in the attitude of students when it comes to failure. After studying the behavior of students and children, the term “growth mindset” came about. Simply put, this mindset means that you believe in your ability to become better through hard work, and help from others."

Growth mindset vs. a fixed mindset

See also: Growth mindset vs. a fixed mindset

According to Central Western University: " A growth mindset is how much you believe your basic qualities, like intelligence and talent, can be changed or developed. A fixed mindset is how much you believe your basic qualities are fixed or permanent."

Harvard Business School contrast a growth mindset vs. a fixed mindset thusly:

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[According to Dweck], challenging situations can be catastrophic for those with fixed mindsets because of the implication that if they don’t already have the skills or intelligence to complete a task, there’s no chance of improvement. When you have a growth mindset, you believe you can gain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed, which makes every challenge a learning opportunity. Given the numerous challenges entrepreneurs face, a growth mindset can be a powerful tool as you work toward your venture’s success.

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The Harvard Business School points out that a growth mindset helps entrepreneurs enter new fields easier and it develops resilience because "When challenges, setbacks, and failures inevitably arise, your business’s survival depends on your ability to persevere and learn from difficult situations."

Accelerated learning for teachers

• What Is Accelerated Learning and What Are the Benefits?
• Accelerated learning

Books on accelerated learning

• Accelerated Learning Unlocked: 40+ Expert Techniques for Rapid Skill Acquisition and Memory Improvement. The Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners to Quickly Cut Your Study Time for Anything New in Half by John R. Torrance. High Performance Media (February 13, 2020)
• Peak Learning for Expertise: Rapid Knowledge Acquisition Skills to Learn Faster, Comprehend Deeper, and Reach a World-Class Level by by Peter Hollins. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (September 16, 2018)
• The Science of Accelerated Learning: Advanced Strategies for Quicker Comprehension, Greater Retention, and Systematic Expertise by Peter Hollins. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (December 2, 2017)
• Accelerated Learning: Learn Any Skill or Subject Fast, Improve Your Memory and Reading Speed and Unlock Your Brain’s Full Potential by Thomas Scofield. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (September 8, 2018)

External links

Articles:

• The Psychology of Accelerated Learning: How to Learn Faster and Retain More, 2023
• How to Learn Anything Faster (10 Accelerated Learning Tools), 2021
• Accelerating Learning: Strategies to Master Anything Faster, 2023
• 5 Practices to Prime Accelerated Learning
• These 10 Scientific Ways to Learn Anything Faster Could Change Everything You Know About Dramatically Improving Your Memory, Inc. magazine, 2018
• 10 Proven Ways to Learn Faster to Boost Your Math, Language Skills and More Quickly, Entrepreneur magazine, 2022
• Accelerated Learning: Learn Faster and Remember More
• How to learn faster: 5 ways to tune your brain for new things
• 9 Tips To Improve How You Learn and Your Learning Capacity

Videos:

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