What is “transformational” learning – and what makes it work?

Three essential ingredients that turn Six Seconds’ certification courses programs into life-changing learning experiences

What is your goal with learning? Is this entertainment? Or are you working to impart information?

Or do you want some change, some transformation, as they actually APPLY the learning?

At Six Seconds, learning is a process of change. We’re here to make a difference in the world by growing emotional intelligence — and for us, that goes beyond “knowing.” We want a billion people practicing emotional intelligence… so we’ve distilled 50 years of learning-about-learning into practical frameworks that make learning into a transformational process.

Explore the three ingredients, and continue below:

 

1. Structure for change

2. Clarify the how

3. Use their brains

For learning to fuel transformation, it’s a process of change. The CHANGE MAP offers a structure that incorporates both rational & emotional processes for change — and creates a simple template to build learning toward transformation.

What’s “the way” of a Six Seconds facilitator, educator, manager, coach… ? We’ve developed six principles that define our approach, and they’re all based on beliefs about learning. For example, if you really believe “wisdom lives within,” will you do more telling, or more asking?

Our brains are built to learn — but most learning experiences actively undermine the brain’s ability to engage in content and make meaning. Rather than “running the engine cold,” there are simple ways to activate hot cognition.

Show me how it works
I want to see all six principles
Give me the checklist

Social emotional learning?

Some authors talk about “social emotional learning” (SEL) as a curriculum for schools. At Six Seconds, we take a much broader and deeper view: Social emotional learning is the process for growing & practicing emotional intelligence.. and it sets a context for great learning.

The three key ingredients apply to all learning — math class can be boring, or it can be lifechanging. A corporate onboarding workshop can be mundane, or it can transform the employee’s engagement in the new role. By applying these tools, you can turn any learning experience into something deeper, more meaningful, and long-lasting.

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Joshua Freedman
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