NLP and learning

Teaching a second language has always been on discussion since it involves how

to teach in order to promote motivation and effective learning in students. Due to

this, Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is an approach that makes our students

feel motivated, achieve their goals in life and treat with some others problems. Why

NLP is so effective in terms of learning?. In this essay we will focus mainly on the

benefits that NLP provides when we use it in our classrooms.

Firstly, NLP is an approach that involves Neurological processes, language and

behavioural patterns, and It is effective in terms of learning not only because it

involves the four communication skills together but also this approach could be

useful for increase student’s self-motivation and the motivation of others.

According to Jones and Attfield (2005), NLP can make a significant contribution to

the pedagogy of personalisation and school leadership effectiveness. We know

how difficult is to catch the attention of students, and even more difficult is to make

they feel motivated; however, there is one important tool of NLP to develop

motivation in students, it is establishing Rapport. It is very important maintain a

close relation with our students, it makes them feel secure. Thus, once we have

established rapport between our students and us it could be easier to help them to

achieve their goals.

Secondly, another method of NLP is personalising learning. It is expressed thought

a number of components such as achievement, aspiration, inclusion, relational,

and accountability. All these components together supply the personalisation of the

learning in students. “…personalising learning and teaching means taking a highly

structured and responsive approach to teach child’s and young person’s learning,

in order that all are able to progress, achieve and participate. It means

strengthening the link between learning and teaching by engaging pupils –and their

parents – as partners in learning”. ( Gilbert,2006)

Finally, there is another reason why NLP is so effective, it is useful to treat with

problems such as phobias, depression or habit disorders of students. As it was

mention before, NLP involves more than develop skills and effective learning, it is

available to deal with emotions and behaviours. We have to be aware that our

labour is try to help our students in their academics goals, and also help them in

their personal development or risen their self esteem.

As a conclusion, when we teach is necessary to be aware of the approach and

techniques our students need to acquire knowledge and gain experience. Hence,

NLP is a useful approach that gives us the opportunity to establish a close relation

with our students, prepare them to be part of our society, and the opportunity they

express they feelings or doubts. If teachers use this approach in classes, education

and results will be different.

REFERENCES

Jones, J. and Attfield (2007) Flying high: some leadership lessons from the Fast

Track Teacher programme, CfBT Education Trust.

Gilbert, C. (2006) 2020 vision, Report of the Teaching and Learning in 2020

Review Group.