European Association for Horse Assisted Education

2008

Learning with Horses; so old it is new

Outline• An overview of learning – what is

this about• Relationship of brain and learning• Historic Learning• Key Elements for Learning• Equine Guided Learning• What horse have taught me

WARNING

Triune Model of the Brain

Neo-Cortex

Limbic

Reptilian

Reptilian

Neo-Cortex

= Cognitive Learning (Classroom)= Intelligence Quotient (IQ)= Brain mostly= Intellect = Conscious = Can be forgotten

Neo Cortex

LimbicLearning

Limbic Learning

= Learnt By Emersion – experience= Linked - Emotional Quotient (EQ)= Other than conscious = Can be working with Emotions= Whole Body

Historic Learning

• Taught by doing and watching• Predominantly Limbic with some Neo-Cortex• Outome

is an other than conscious competence• Accelerated learning • Examples walking, hunting/gathering etc

New Learning - NLP• Experiential – learning by doing• Whole Body • Language is the entry point to the emotion• Ritual utilised positively/structure• Learning is often “other than conscious”• Always Limbic Learning • Accelerated Learning

Blocks to Learning • Un-safe• Comparison to other learners • Interference (P=p-i)• Fear of making mistakes• Unwanted/unknown learnt behaviours • Untimely or judgemental feedback• Lacking motivation

Positive Learning Environments

• Safe• Encourage experimentation and play• Timely and focused feedback• Full body – notice your experience• Outcome focused• Open • Motivated to learn

This is Equine Assisted Learning

What have I learnt • Bacardi• Frosty• Bunny• Mr Bojangles• Bud• Prudence• Johnjo

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