INSTITUTE OF DIVINELY EMPOWERED
ACCELERATED LEARNING
EMPOWERED LEARNING
·Vision Statement for Divine Direction·
"In order to "hear" God and "serve" accordingly, one learns to focus by relaxing, breathing, and meditating or praying....
"LET GO, LET GOD"
Basic Tenets of I.D.E.A.L.
"Divinely Empowered Learning"
Focal Strand: Bringing consciousness to a focal point in order to encourage maximum learning (through various physical, mental, and spiritual mediums)
Physical Readiness (relaxation exercises, breathing techniques, background sound, visual field of surroundings, etc.)
Attunement to spiritual connections (scripture readings,prayer, etc.)
Positive affirmations and
biofeedback (to train the mind in positive directions)
P.O.L. (Individualized "Program of Learning" is prepared
by the learner and the learning specialists each day)
Whole Brain Learning Strand: Featuring Gardner's Seven Intelligences (for the purpose of meeting learning styles of most individuals)
Literary Classics Strand: With attention to cultural and social diversity, learners are more enabled to practice peacefulness toward self and others. Peer mediation techniques are used for most conflicts.
Scientific & Mathematical Basics Strand: Inquiry techniques are required for scientific studies however, content material is necessary along with arithmetic facility.graphing, probability, geometry, algebra.
Research Strand: Scientific discovery techniques are emphasized followed by product development for specified target audiences. (Favorites are science fair topics, flight & aviation,career comparisons, states & countries, endangered species & other mammals)
Artistic Strand: Music, sculpture, drawing, painting etc. areincorporated into literary efforts.....in conjunction with computerized multimedia programs (eg. Digital Chisel, Kid's Studio, Hyperstudio)
Evaluation of Learner's Progress: Portfolios of projects will contain samples of best work. Both electronic (photos, scans & written samples) plus actual artwork etc. are included.
Closing thought: As these
strands are woven together in various patterns, they provide "stems"
for the "flowers" be nurtured and bloom.
Attributes:
Surrendering
Listening
Understanding
Applying:
Serving
Edifying
Show Out (by example)
Scenario:
A student wishes to
learn a new aerobatic maneuver.
1. Find a place as free
of distractions {visual,aural , tactile} as possible.
2. Assume attunement posture ...... relaxed, breathing evenly,
smiling, open, & receptive
3. Read scripture, meditate, give thanks for blessings, talk to
God and make request for
understanding.
4. Listen for direction.
5. When ready, begin study of maneuver.
6. Practice it MENTALLY until confident to ACTUALIZE.
Scenario:
Harmony with a husband
1. Find a place as free of distractions {visual,aural , tactile}
as possible.
2. Assume attunement posture ...... relaxed, breathing evenly,
smiling, open, receptive,
3. Read scripture, meditate, give thanks for blessings, talk to
God and make request for understanding.
4. Listen for direction.
5. When ready, begin to release concern about what he may or may
NOT be doing. Release agnoizing about whatever it is that I think
is critical.
6. Practice this MENTALLY
until confident to ACTUALIZE.
EMPOWERED LEARNING
·What the "experts" say·
"Give
them good role models, encouragement,
'real-life' experiences, multiple learning
styles, etc. and they will be successful"
BUT, what about the hordes
of youngsters who despite all efforts, and from all types of backgrounds,
rebel.
They revel in substance abuse, dangerous life styles, violence, sexual experimentation and yes, even gambling. Can we place the blame on TV, movies, and video games, and the Internet? Is is just peer-pressure? Are they merely chemically imbalanced? I think not!
What is really the missing
factor for these kids?
They are out of touch with their spiritual self.
In the spirit,mind, body configuration the spirit has been misdirected,
or ignored.
For more information contact:
Sai Simonson
simon026@tc.umn.edu