Now we are back in the Lodge room once again, maybe it is time to review how we learn and deliver ritual and look at different ways of improving that process.
Getting back into a learning routine after a long period is a challenge for both the seasoned and new members alike.
The Square has published a wide range of articles during lock down which looked at this very topic – how to learn to learn and delivery our masonic ritual
Here are a summary of recent articles with links to further reading
Learning how to Learn
Making an advancement in Masonic Knowledge can become far easier when you ‘learn how to learn’.
A scientific approach to; how we learn is an interesting subject. Each of us may have different ways in which we engage with the process of learning.
For some time, it has been thought that we may have specific ‘learning styles’ that are individual to us.
For example, there is one premise that we are one of the following:Â ‘visual’, ‘audio’ or ‘kinesthetic’ learners. This learning style is known by the acronym VAK and was developed by Walter Burke Barbe and colleagues who proposed three learning modalities:
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5-Minute Ritualist
Struggling to learn your ritual? Become a 5-Minute Ritualist with the aid of a book of the same name.
The 5-Minute Ritualist is a scientifically founded, flexible, time and labour saving method for memorising Masonic Ritual using short, regular, highly focussed learning sessions. 5-MR offers a friendly, helping hand right across the Masonic age and experience spectrum – particularly so for inexperienced members of the Craft, aspiring WMs and Brethren living with declining memory challenges.
How to Learn a Speech
by Barry Cooper
Following on from our series of articles and tips on how the learn Masonic ritual, Barry Cooper directed our attention to his blog post ‘how to learn a speech’. With his kind permission we have reproduced it below.
Do you need to speak in public, and want (or have) to do it without notes?
This article outlines my personal approach; like everything else, it won’t work for everyone – but I hope it will work for you.
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How to improve your public speaking skill with 6 techniques
Simon Lancaster, a leading speech writer discusses 6 techniques that will help improve the effectiveness of a public speech
TED talk video
His 6 tips
1 Three Breathless Sentences
(why 3 ? 3 is the magic number in Rhetoric) – convincing compelling convincing
2 Three repetitive sentences
3 Three balancing Statements
4 Metaphor
5 Exaggeration
6 Rhyme
Public speaking
How can we use the 7 secrets of the greatest speakers in history
In this TED Talk video article presented by David JP Phillips, we take a brief look at some of the greatest orators of the 20th Century, and the techniques that makes a great story teller.
How can we as Freemasons incorporate some of these techniques into our Masonic and professional life?
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Public Speaking
An introduction to the art of public speaking – speak with confidence.
Whether you are reciting ritual in a Masonic meeting or giving a toast at the festive board, at some point you will have to speak in public.
Public speaking is a skill you can learn, and Freemasonry offers the opportunity to perfect and practice this skill. By becoming proficient you will enjoy it and start to understand how important it is to inform and persuade people in your private and professional life too.
A comprehensive article concluding with a TED talk by Caroline Goyder
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Recent Articles: skills
 7 Soft Skills Taught In Freemasonry Discover how Freemasonry nurtures seven irreplaceable soft skills—collaboration; Communication, Teamwork, Empathy, Flexibility, Conflict Resolution, Active Listening, and Trustworthiness. Explore how these essential human attributes, grounded in emotional intelligence and ethical judgment, remain beyond the reach of AI. |
 Freemasonry and Reskilling in the age of AI The article explores the challenges and strategies organizations face in reskilling their workforce in the era of automation and artificial intelligence. It highlights the need for companies to view reskilling as a strategic imperative and involve leaders and managers in the process. The article also emphasizes the importance of change management, designing programs from the employee's perspective, and partnering with external entities. |
 Ten Central Commandments or Principles of Freemasonry Embrace the wisdom of Freemasonry's teachings in your personal journey towards self-improvement and stronger leadership. By upholding virtues of integrity, compassion, and respect, and uniting these with a commitment to continuous learning and social responsibility, inspire change. Transform yourself and the world around you, fostering a legacy of positivity and enlightenment. |
 Freemasonry: A Guide to Fatherhood In the sacred halls of Freemasonry, fathers discover a hidden power to transform their parenting journey. With its timeless values, supportive community, and life-enriching teachings, Freemasonry empowers fathers to provide a moral compass, foster self-improvement, build stronger connections, and embrace the confidence and wisdom needed to navigate the complex realm of fatherhood. |
 Courage as a core value in Freemasonry Freemasonry, a revered fraternity, prioritizes virtues like honesty and charity. However, courage is foundational. From Plato to Maya Angelou, courage is vital for other virtues. Freemasonry's teachings, referencing events like Gettysburg, emphasize diverse courage forms. In today's divided world, Masons promote and exemplify courage, understanding its importance in facing challenges. |
 How Freemasonry Cultivates Ideal Entrepreneurial Traits Freemasonry's cryptic rituals hold timeless lessons for building entrepreneurial greatness. Through tests of passion, vision and skill, Masonic teachings forge ideal traits like grit, creativity and alliance-making needed to seize opportunity and elevate enterprises. The right commitment unlocks code for entrepreneurial success. |
 What you see praiseworthy in others "What you see praiseworthy in others, carefully imitate, and what in them may appear defective, you will in yourself amend". This passage of Masonic ritual (Taylors Working, Address to the w |
 How to Learn Ritual with a Learning Disorder So what do you do when faced with that little blue book? Most Masons when first looking at the ritual book can understandably be fazed – the tiny print, the missing words, the questions and answers! Learning ritual can be a challenging task for anyone, especially individuals with learning disorders, but it is not impossible. Here are some tips to help make the process easier. |
 A "mind palace", also known as a "memory palace", is a technique for memorizing and recalling information. How would your life change if you could remember anything and everything? Discover the 'Mind Palace' and all will be revealed. |
 What is leadership and who does freemasonry help develop those skills needed to be a better leader |
 A story of the 'Ruffians' – those individuals whose paths cross ours, who feel entitled to seize and consume the property of others that they have not earned. A lesson to build character to be a better citizen of the world. |
 Now we are back in the Lodge room once again, maybe it is time to review how we learn and deliver ritual and look at different ways of improving that process. |
 Making an advancement in Masonic Knowledge can become far easier when you 'learn how to learn'. |
 Learn how to practise Masonic meditation in a busy world with all its care and employments |
 Struggling to learn your ritual? Become a 5-Minute Ritualist with the aid of a book of the same name. |
 Day in the life of a Freemason As we start a new year, maybe start it with a new habit? |
 Ten Basic Rules For Better Living Ten Basic Rules For Better Living by Manly P Hall |
 How can we use masonic leadership skills to avoid confrontational situations? |
 How the Trivium is applied to Critical Thinking - {who, what, where, when} - {how} - {why} |
 The Seven Liberal Arts - why 'seven', why 'liberal', why 'arts'? |
 How to improve your public speaking skill with 6 techniques |
 Do you need to speak in public, or present Masonic ritual without notes ? |
 What are logical Fallacies and how to spot them |
 Share one easy tip to learn masonic ritual; Some good tips from Facebook followers |
 How can we use the 7 secrets of the greatest speakers in history |
 What is a critical thinker and what are their characteristics? |
 Share one personal skill Freemasonry helped you to improve? How can we make practical use of the lessons taught in Masonic writings? |
 An introduction to the art of public speaking - speak with confidence |
 Seven Liberal Arts and Sciences What do you know about Seven Liberal Arts and Sciences |
 Three Words That Will Change Your Life This article discuss a common situation found in many lodges - a difficulty in holding a conversation with a stranger. |
 Al - Khwarizmi live c750 - c820 is credited as being the father of Algebra, being asked what is Man, give his answer in an algebraic expression |
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