Accelerated Learning

Accelerated Learning is a term we use to describe the tools and techiques we use when we tutor our students. To find out more please read on.

Educational Kinesiology (Brain Gym®)

Educational Kinesiology is a process that teaches specific movements of the body that can improve mind function. It uses techniques such as re-patterning, which is the integration of the left and right hemispheres of the brain through specific movements; stress release techniques; and balancing the energy/meridian system of the body.

Where did Educational Kinesiology come from?

It was developed by Dr. Paul E. Dennison, Ph.D., a learning specialist in the U.S.A. He worked with people who experienced learning difficulties and sometimes-behavioural difficulties as a result of their poor learning abilities. He developed tools for assisting them to learn more effectively and therefore to lead more successful lives. Paul Dennison is President of the Edu-K Foundation and is continuously expanding the program.

What is Brain Gym®?

One aspect of educational kinesiology is Brain Gym® . Brain Gym® exercises are enjoyable movements specially designed to enhance and ease all learning processes. They are particularly effective with academic skills. These include:

1. Crossing the midline. Vital for reading, writing functions etc.
2. Lengthening activities.Helps expression of stored learning eg. speech, test taking, creative writing.
3. Energy exercises.

Facilitates increased flow of energy moving through the body. Releases stress and fatigue around learning.

How does Educational Kinesiology work?

Using a simple model of the brain helps us to explain it. The brain is divided into two sides, left and right hemispheres. These are joined together by a group of nerves, which are called the corpus callosum.

Each hemisphere has a specific function (job to do). To function efficiently for optimum learning, communicating and moving etc. both hemispheres need to function simultaneously. Education Kinesiology processing and Brain Gym® exercises connect the left and right brain functions through specific movements in a "re-patterning" or "integration" process.

When we are stressed the brain reacts by blocking the simultaneous transmission of information to both hemispheres – in other words- one hemisphere is SWITCHED OFF.

Educational Kinesiology facilitates access to both hemispheres simultaneously – then the person is SWITCHED ON! This improves ability in any area because it teaches the brain to activate all its functions more fully.

Who can benefit from Educational Kinesiology?

1.Adults and Children who want to improve:

• Reading, spelling, math, comprehension
• Self Confidence, Self Esteem
• Coordination
• Concentration, memory
• Overcoming hyperactivity or excessive day dreaming
• Communication
• Handwriting
• Stress release and achievement of goals
• Writing
• Motivation and personal growth
• Organizational skills
• Performance skills

2.Educators who want to change learning blocks into learning pathways

Practical use of Educational Kinesiology

It is available to you on three levels:

Brain Gym®

Brain Gym® exercises are very effective for anyone to use in daily life - at home, in the office, or in the classroom. We have books available for purchase that teach and show you the range of exercises and their uses.

Indepth Integration

One to one consultation that addresses a deeper and complex level of integration through "repatterning" and other techniques. The changes are more permanent when Brain Gym® is used to support this work.

Workshops & Trainings

Our Inner Potential Training Workshop teaches the techniques that are involved to parents, teachers, health professionals, business-persons, performers and other interested people.

How effective is Brain Gym® in Education?

Brain Gym® was selected in 1991 as one of twelve "exemplary programs that model excellence in the classroom and have demonstrated effective results". This endorsement came from the National Learning Foundation, an organization created in response to the Action Plan of the White House Task Force on Innovative Learning.

More than just a tool for solving learning problems

It was initially developed in a learning situation and much of our work is directed to that area. However, Educational kinesiology and Brain Gym ® is now also used in a much wider arena which includes stress management related to work, relationships, lack of confidence and many other personal goals.

Who can I contact?

Individual sessions, workshops, and trainings, are offered by Nkechi Aligbe-Abeng, BSc. PGCE, a certified Educational Kinesiologist and Brain Gym® Instructor, and Director and founder of the Accelerated Learning & Therapy Centre and the Abeng International Independent School.