A KAWA on Neuro-Mechanisms

Now, a classic Birkenbihl topic. This KAWA could have been hers. To clarify: The brain learns through two types of activation, through special neuro-methods, i.e., learning methods and learning systems, and through neuro-mechanisms. We have clearly compiled the latter in this KAWA. Imagine you got a point for using a neuro-mechanism in your learning. Then you would have to get at least 4 points to make learning possible at all. But there are also points for neuromethods. It would be better to get 7 points, because then your learning would become effortlessly easy. With Vera F. Birkenbihl, these were not points, but "Kügeli" (small balls). Now also available as a package in color, with a black-and-white template, and an empty template for self-design.  

What does KAWA actually mean?

KAWA, according to Vera F. Birkenbihl, is an acronym and stands for: Kreative Ausbeute von Wort-Assoziationen (Creative Exploitation of Word Associations). But KAWA is easier to remember. You can make KAWAs on any topic that interests you.

How about your own KAWA and why does this technique work?

First, you write the topic in large letters in the middle. By the way, I always use the paper in landscape orientation and draw the letters so that they can be colored later. In our Mindmap template ring block, KAWAs are drawn on the left white page. Now you let your thoughts wander and consider what comes to mind about the term and what would be important enough to write down. The rule of the game: What is written down must begin with one of the letters in the middle. The smaller the term, the fewer letters you have available, and the more you have to think. The lack of letters ensures that you have to think through a topic more intensively. By the way, it is not mandatory to use every letter. And: With KAWA, there is no right or wrong. An example: Suppose you want to create a KAWA about your best friend Eva, then you only have three letters available. But you can use them multiple times. Perhaps E stands for elegant, successful, eloquent, for V you find her trustworthy, crazy, and in love, and for A you have associated goofy and single. If your best friend had been named Hannelore, you would, of course, have had more letters available.

KAWA becomes KAGA

If you also put everything into many pictures, your KAWA becomes a KAGA, and the G then stands for Graphic Design. I myself often take notes in KAWA form in meetings. This keeps me alert, no matter how unimportant or boring a meeting is. And I catch everything. Here's an example on the topic: Have fun, Jens Voigt