Accelerated Learning Techniques for Adults: An Instructional Design Concept for the Next Decade

This paper focuses on accelerated learning for the adult student as a process and a specific model of techniques. The model focuses on the whole student including the emotional and intellect aspects of learning. Specific techniques are illustrated to incorporate a variety of accelerated teaching methods used to stimulate sight, sound, and hands-on learning. Preparation and delivery methods focus on use of association with the whole brain learning process. Traditional note taking is contracted with the new method of mind maps. Music for accelerated learning is illustrated. The pygmillian effect is incorporated with team work which is the most important new skill. Guided imagery as a instructional method is presented to combine words and images in the learning process