This is not just your run-of-the-mill study skills or rote memory program. Accelerated learning is the most advanced learning method in use today and is based on the way we all naturally learn. As a trained Accelerated Learning Specialist, Millicent St. Claire brings a whole new concept for effective studying to your students in this multi-faceted workshop.

“We have a user guide for our computer, DVD player, MP3 player, microwave and everything else… but no one’s ever given us the user guide to our own brain!” says Millicent but that’s exactly what she does in her accelerated learning study skills workshops.

Using tried and true accelerated learning methods, Millicent helps students unlock their potential for learning by actively involving the WHOLE STUDENT in the process. That means she incorporates physical activity, creativity, music, images, color, and other methods designed to get your students actively involved and taking responsibility for their own learning. This workshop introduces a variety of learning options that allows them to use all their senses and settle comfortably into their own preferred learning style.

Based on the length of the program you choose, your program can be made up of one or any combination of the following accelerated learning modules:

Advanced Reading Strategies – Learn the relaxed and fun WHOLE BRAIN way to get all of your reading done. Students will remember and understand what they read and recall it when they need it (that means at test time!) Students emerge from this session with a sharper memory, less stress and BETTER GRADES. Millicent guarantees a 50% increase in reading speed and you won’t have to stress to do it!

Mind Mapping – Make taking notes in class, during lectures and when studying text books a breeze. After this session students will be able to take awesome notes anywhere and in any situation! It’s the most fun, creative and brain-friendly way to take notes and it works for classes, lectures, discussions, study sessions, book assignments, essays and more! It’s natural note-taking designed to gain practical understanding of any subject. Your WHOLE BRAIN will see the big picture with an astounding clarity that shows up on test scores. Using MindMapping students will learn to take better notes in all of their classes; map, outline and absorb textbooks with ease; gain immediate and practical understanding of any topic, subject or text; and write clear, concise essays!

MindProbing – “Stop asking so many questions!” – The next time someone says that, you’re students will look at them like they’ve lost their mind! In this session students learn that if you don’t ask the right questions, you won’t get the right answers. Asking the right questions gets you feedback in a way that your WHOLE BRAIN can process it and make practical sense of it. Students will gain new questioning skills by experiencing “The Never-ending Question Game,” “The 100 Question Game” and “What, When, Who, How, Where, Why.”

Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences – A sure-fire way for students to get better grades is for them to get to know their INDIVIDUAL LEARNING STYLE and how their brain REALLY processes information! During this session students will learn to tap into the hidden genius that we all have and discover their inherent gift of MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES. They’ll learn about the 10 types of Intelligence that we all possess and how they can maximize their ability to use their WHOLE BRAIN to learn not just a subject… but anything!

PROGRAM DURATION/FORMAT:

Millicent customizes her content based on your program format. This program can be delivered as a:

• Mini-Workshop (up to 90 minutes)
• 1/2 day Workshop (up to 3 hours)
• Full day workshop (up to 6 hours)
• 2-day Accelerated Learning Retreat (up to 6 hours, 2 consecutive days)