NLP
Neuro-Linguistic Programming
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IMAD Methodology
What is NLP?
NLP was created by Richard Bandler and John Grinder in the 1970s, and consists of a methodology termed modeling, plus a set of techniques.
Neuro-linguistic programming studies the way thoughts affect behavior, how the brain interprets signals it receives, and how these interpretations affect thought patterns and, ultimately, behaviour. NLP techniques challenge thought patterns to facilitate behavioural change, focusing on how an individual can change their mindset to effect improved behaviours (habits).
The meaning we assign to our experiences impacts our mindset. NLP is a behavioural method that uses the power of reframing to help individuals overcome limiting beliefs and develop a growth mindset.
What is a Growth Mindset?
Dr Carol Dweck coined the terms fixed mindset and growth mindset to describe the underlying beliefs people have about learning and intelligence. When students believe they can get smarter, they understand that effort makes them stronger. Therefore, they put in extra time and effort, and that leads to higher achievement.
IMAD Methodology
In a fixed mindset students believe their basic abilities, their intelligence, their talents, are just fixed traits. They have a certain amount and that’s that, and then their goal becomes to look smart all the time and never look dumb. In a growth mindset students understand that their talents and abilities can be developed through effort, good teaching and persistence. They don’t necessarily think everyone’s the same or anyone can be Einstein, but they believe everyone can get smarter if they work at it. – Dr Carol Dweck
The brain stores experiences as either a negative or a positive memory. These memories form thought patterns which, in turn, determine the behaviour of an individual. When positive memories are triggered, your mind set is positive and your actions are positive. On the contrary, when a negative emotion is triggered, your mind set is negative, you feel disillusioned and defeated, and your actions are apathetic.
IMAD teaches children how to file information correctly; how to (re)create negative memories to form positive memories, how to create more positive memories as they move forward, and how to stimulate positive memories to create a growth mindset and maintain a good frame of mind.
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Effective change comes from doing a little a lot of the time as opposed to trying to do a lot a little of the time. Children are motivated to set goals and monitor their progress to encourage and increase their sense of control. Control breeds confidence. Confidence boosts performance.
IMAD lessons are facilitative and non-directive, and students are educated with skills to:
– identify, assess and self-correct negative thought and behaviour patterns
– identify individual ability and develop same to full potential
Learners are encouraged to focus on their individual ability, to avoid comparison with others, and to recognise failure as a failure of strategy and not a failure of self. This approach creates a sense of capability and increases self-esteem.
The curriculum requires application of concepts taught and students are required to document their progress in a journal. This process promotes the adoption of a strategic mentality and allows further personal development in the future without the aid of a facilitator.
