Discovery Seminar: Investigate Your Learning

For 50 years immersed in education – as both a student and teacher – I've gathered countless perspectives on the learning process. Here's a glimpse of what I've heard from students and educators alike:

• "Zoom sucks!"
• "I'm bored."
• "I'm overwhelmed."
• "I can't 'get it'."
• "I just don't 'get it'."
• "Don't listen to music when you are studying!"
• "Listen to music when you are studying"
• "Just study hard for this test!"
• "Just study long for this test!"
• "Just memorize it."
• "Just make it meaningful."
• "Just make it fun."
• "Just work hard."
• "Just get a good teacher."
• "Here are some study skills."
• "Take good notes."
• "I need your undivided attention."
• "Pay attention."
• "Don’t be nervous."
• "Don’t be relaxed."
• "Don’t be distracted."
• "Get a good night’s sleep."

Interestingly, amidst all these comments about how to learn, the fundamental question of what learning actually is is often overlooked. Understanding the core principles of learning could unlock a more natural and effective learning experience.

Welcome to the Discovery Seminar: Investigate Your Learning! This seminar is designed to help you:

• Explore Your Definition of Success: Uncover what success truly means to you.
• Understand the Impact of Attitude & Circumstances: Learn how your attitude, effort, and life circumstances influence your learning journey.
• Attention, Learning & Memory: Become aware of the crucial connections between your attention span, the learning process, and memory formation.
• Identify Success Inhibitors & Facilitators: Pinpoint what's holding you back and what's helping you thrive academically.
• Research & Psychology of Learning: Delve into the research and psychology behind effective learning strategies.
• Gain Practical Educational Tools: Acquire evidence-based learning tools rooted in cognitive psychology.
• Analyze Classroom Success: Compare and contrast success in your current learning environment with your ideal learning environment.

This seminar provides the tools and insights you need to take control of your learning and achieve your full potential. Discover the what of learning and unlock a more effective and enjoyable educational experience.