Are we Teaching to Forget... or is the real need... Learning to Learn?

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From HALF-ism to HOLISM

AAHA LEARNINGSHOPS are widely acknowledged as the "missing link" in education, training, management and communication. Instead of the conventional offering of more "bricks" to the house of your knowledge these unique learning adventures provide the sorely needed CEMENT that enables our house to stand firm, strong and solid. Only by doing this are we able to integrate and balance our individual and collective living, learning and loving on this planet.

The modern world is inundated with information, facts, figures and data. This information TSUNAMI of books, magazines, films, videos, courses, conferences, lectures and workshops swamp every aspect of our lives. Does the illustration below ring some bells for you?

Are we Teaching to Forget...
or is the real need...
Learning to Learn?

We all know from personal experience that very little of what we are told, taught, study or write can be recalled after just a few days. Absorption of conventional training materials rarely exceeds 10%. It is impossible to apply what we have forgotten.

ARE YOU READY FOR A HIGHER EDUCATION THAT WILL:

• Stimulate and challenge your thinking, tickle your heart and touch your spirit
• Assist you to stop studying and accumulating, and to start learning and being
• Lay the foundation for becoming a skilled and passionate life long learner
• Awaken the dormant ARTIST in you.
• Gift you with time, opportunities and a safe place and space in which to reflect, rest, play, pray, learn and love.
• Transform information into funformation and sitting practices into moving experiences.
• Lay to rest old and tired ways of learning, teaching, training, communicating and managing.
• Catalyse profound changes in the way you learn, unlearn and relearn your life.
• Empower you to consciously and joyfully exchange the security of the known for the thrill and potential of the new and the unknown.

THE ADVENTURE

Our learningshops (the focus is on learning not working) add value and meaning. The forthcoming learning holiday is specifically designed for facilitators, trainers, teachers, lecturers, coaches, HR practitioners, managers and business consultants who recognise that there is a growing need and demand to re-humanise the workplace, breathe life into inanimate information and foster life-long learning.

Our uniquely designed and facilitated holistic experiences are guaranteed to surprise, excite, challenge, amaze and move you but always do so with extreme compassion and sensitivity.

Our learningshops may be compared to an alarm clock. The ring of reality and truth will resonate, and may vary from the profoundly beautiful to the grossly irritating. As with all alarm clocks you ultimately choose to either hit the snooze button, or, to wake up.

THE NEED

Many leaders, communicators and educators are able to competently convey information in a structured and predetermined way. Few are confident to operate in a "learner centred" environment. This demands creativity, innovation, spontaneity and an open ended structure. Holistic Education creates a truly authentic learner focused approach and honours the principles and practices of CUSTOMER DELIGHT and LEARNING BY RESPONSIBILITY.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, you will discover that an Aaha Learning experience is worth a thousand pictures !!

WHAT makes learningshop adventures exceptional?

Focused preparation greatly enhances the chance of success of any worthwhile adventure, so you are actively involved in the tailoring process prior to the learningshop. You are invited to set your own agenda related based on your own unique set of circumstances, needs, challenges, questions and objectives. By doing this both individual and collective learning by responsibility is ensured and you have a first hand experience of customer delight in action.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME ?

• Acquire tools and techniques to design and deliver any message or theme in an effective, captivating and creative way.
• Gain insights into learning styles, group dynamics, and learning processes
• Understand the difference between information and knowledge, knowing and experience, learning and wisdom.
• Meet, connect, work with, and share your experience/knowledge with like minded people.
• Rediscover and rekindle your curiosity, spirit of adventure, and love of learning.<.li>
• Develop your holistic intelligence and ability to think, reason, and act systemically.
• Facilitate learning within diverse groups
• Instead of being taught and taking a test, creating an experience which teaches a lesson

LEARNINGSHOP ANIMATOR

Dr Bruce Copley former University Professor is an internationally acclaimed holistic educator who has inspired thousands of people to rediscover their lost love of learning. Described as a real life version of the teacher in the award winning film, "Dead Poets Society", Bruce creates unforgettable learning experiences for people ranging from pre-scholars to senior citizens. He brings a fresh and profound approach to Holism grounded in his own awakened awareness and fuelled by a passion to rekindle in others the freedom and fullness that is their innate birthright.

Bruce is credited with catalyzing significant changes in major South African organizations such as Eskom, Sun International, ABSA, Old Mutual, SA Defense Force, Geen and Richards and Nedbank.

As a playfully serious advocate of holistic wellness, Bruce's 2 most important ongoing challenges in life are to walk his talk and to hold his visions lightly. Bruce will be assisted by a highly skilled and experienced ASSOCIATE.