Achievable:

This course opens the door to a limitless number of avenues that can be pursued by an organisation in terms of maximising the productivity and efficacy of their staff at all levels.

As it is the ability to 'learn' that is the primary focus of the course, results can be as diverse as slow-learners finding their answers in the system, those with mild dyslexia finding that it improves their learning rate and even those who find learning boring or tiresome changing their mind!

Learning Skills for Everyone - Case Study: Standard Life Assurance

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The Programme incorporates Dr. Paget’s new paradigm of learning that states that for any learning to take place we must first input data to the brain, whether this is through language, numbers, sketches or drawings. It is the efficiency of this action that will determine our rate of learning. It is also highly effected by emotional inputs.

The second stage of the paradigm states that all inputs to the brain create neural maps, the strength of these neural maps control and determine our understanding of any topic or information. The more we can facilitate the strengthening of these neural maps, the greater our understanding. Also students will be shown techniques to power-write reports.

The third and last stage of the paradigm is how to recall, at will, information: particularly in times of stress. Without this phase, all information input is a waste of time.

The programme is run in three bite-size sessions of three and a half hours which allows for the efficient internalisation of material, as well as making the course a simple ‘bolt-on’ to major training courses, thus adding value to any training programme.

Please find below sample feedback from course delegates at Standard Life Assurance:

Standard Life Assurance

Edinburgh Head Office - Internal Course Evaluation (May 2000)

	Did the Course meet your objectives?	How relevant was the course?	Was the course content satisfactory?	Were the Handouts useful?	Was the course a worthwhile investment?
Delegate	50	100	50	75	50
Delegate	100	100	100	100	100
Delegate	100	100	100	100	100
Delegate	100	100	100	75	100
Delegate	*	100	100	100	100
Delegate	100	75	100	100	100
Delegate	100	100	*	100	100
Delegate	75	75	75	75	50
Delegate	100	100	75	75	100
Delegate	100	100	100	100	100
Delegate	100	100	100	100	100
Delegate	100	100	100	100	100
Delegate	100	100	100	100	100
Delegate	100	100	100	75	100
Delegate	100	100	100	100	100
Delegate	100	100	75	100	100
Average	89	97	86	92	94
* Delegate missed one day of course

	Created a supportive environment for learning	Presented clear & accurate material	Provided clear instructions	Demonstrated a thorough knowledge	Managed discussions to bring out Key Points	Maintained challenging but comfortable pace
Delegate	75	100	75	100	100	100
Delegate	100	100	100	100	100	100
Delegate	100	100	100	100	100	100
Delegate	100	100	100	100	75	100
Delegate	100	100	100	100	100	100
Delegate	100	100	75	100	100	100
Delegate	100	100	100	100	100	100
Delegate	100	75	75	100	100	75
Delegate	100	100	100	100	100	100
Delegate	100	100	100	100	100	100
Delegate	100	75	100	100	100	100
Delegate	100	100	75	100	100	100
Delegate	100	100	100	100	100	100
Delegate	100	75	75	100	75	100
Delegate	100	100	100	100	100	100
Delegate	100	100	100	100	100	100
Average	98	95	92	100	97	98

Delegate Comments:
Delegate	"The course was very valuable and most enjoyable, although I found some parts difficult to learn at first."
Delegate	"I found the subject fascinating and would have enjoyed a longer course. Highly enjoyable and thought provoking, it has changed my life - the most challenging and most rewarding course I have experienced"
Delegate	"Every day was beneficial, it took you through the learning process, it has given me unique skills to develop - THANK YOU!"
Delegate	"Has provided me with the skills that I need for my work."
Delegate	"Found the Memory techniques most useful. - The relaxation was great as I am very stressed at the moment."
Delegate	"The reading skills will help me digest all of the written info at work, understanding how the brain works will help me to deliver training . This course should be offered to all Standard Life staff."
Delegate	"Useful tools to help me learn and develop. Thoroughly enjoyable course, I have learnt a great deal from this."
Delegate	"All of the course was interesting, lots of practical applications that I can use."
Delegate	"My reading and comprehension has improved dramatically, a very worthwhile course. Every person should be encouraged to attend."
Delegate	"Everything was beneficial, everybody in the Company should try this course."
Delegate	"As I constantly struggle with exams, this course has given me some great ideas and has aided my learning , it is greatly appreciated."
Delegate	"Everything was beneficial, an excellent course. Everybody in the Company should try this course."
Delegate	"Everything was useful, it provided me with the skills to improve."
Delegate	"I did really well in the numerical exercises and memory, everything clicked. It is an excellent course, the trainer is first class and compelling. This course should be made available to all staff."
Delegate	"Everything was useful, this is just what I need to help me pass my AFPC exams."
Delegate	"Every part of the course was of great benefit to me. Everyone in the Company should be encouraged to go on this course. Should have a follow up course in six months time"

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