This book provides an easily accessible summary of what accelerated learning methods can offer and achieve. Organized into four chapters, this excellent volume gives the background to the accelerated learning approach, describes the use of the Accelerated Learning Cycle, gives advice on enhancing memory, summarizes good ideas to improve learning, and provides useful resources. Some of the learning principles in this book include- Meaningful learning involves risk; good teachers help learners negotiate risk. Anxiety paralyzes performance; good teachers provide structured challenge. Learning is about seeking and securing connections; good teachers take lots of opportunities to make connections. Combines the art of teaching with the science of learning and provides a tried-and-tested model with the theoretical underpinnings. You'll also have more than 200 ideas and activities that provide realistic solutions for teachers.

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A new, updated Accelerated Learning Cycle
Practical activities for each stage of the cycle
An outline of why accelerated learning works
How to work in groups
Ways to integrate new technologies
Independent learning and problem solving
Approaches to staff development
Guidelines on how to get started

This top-selling book supercedes Accelerated Learning in the Classroom, Alistair Smith's original guide to this highly successful teaching method. Here, three authors have used their combined experience to write an accessible, practical guide that brings the research right up to date. Their message is clear: take the ideas and turn them into your own success story'.

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