Learning Techniques

There are literally hundreds of creative and interesting techniques you can use to accelerate your learning immediately. The more creative you become, and the more variety you add to your learning methods, the easier it will be for you to progress towards your learning goals and objectives. More details about this methods will be provided at a future time. However, for now here are some techniques and suggestions that will get you started along your journey:

Associate

Here you are using basic characteristics of memory to learn new material. Techniques include peg words, mnemonics and chunking.

Visualize

Here you are using mental imagery and visual techniques to reinforce your knowledge of the material. Techniques include creative visualization and mental rehearsal.

Verbalize

Here you are utilizing words and writing to improve and accelerate your learning. Techniques include scripting and assertions.

Simulate

Here you are using tools and people to simulate your learning in a variety of different ways. One of the most effective methods for simulation is to role-play your learning.

Perform

Here you learning through methods of anchoring and over-learning the material you are studying.

Repeat

This is about focusing on strategies that will allow you to continuously repeat the information you are learning in a variety of creative ways that will enhance your retention and recall of information. This can be accomplished in many ways, however creating and referring to flash-cards seem to work well for many learners.

Your Preferred Learning Style

Everyone has personal preferences and methods of learning that naturally favor them both cognitively and physically. Although it is important to focus on a variety of learning styles and strategies throughout the learning process, you should however spend most of your time on your preferred learning styles for fast and effective results.
Here is a quick breakdown of the different learning styles for your reference. While you are reading through them, take note which learning styles most resonate with you, then zone in on them throughout the learning process. For an in-depth analysis, please read the 7 Intelligences of Accelerated Learning IQ Matrix.

Visual Learner

This learner prefers learning through the use of colors, pictures and images.

Aural Learner

This learner prefers learning through the use of sounds and music.

Verbal Learner

This learner prefers learning through the use of words in the form of speech and writing.

Physical Learner

This learner prefers learning through the physical use of their body, hands and via the methods of touching.

Solitary Learner

This learner prefers learning through self-study methods that don’t involve other people.

Social Learner

This learner prefers learning through working closely and interacting with other people.

Logical Learner

This learner prefers learning through the use of reasoning and logic.

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