Engage Your Brain for Learning

Engaging the Brain

It may seem odd for trainers to be concerned with the inner workings of the brain, but as a trainer, it is your job to successfully engage the brains of your learners. Brain-based learning allows trainers and educators to promote long-term retention in learners and create a fun, interactive atmosphere.

Brain-based or brain-compatible learning theory focuses on creating a learning program in which attainment, retention, recollection, and use of information is maximized through actively stimulating and engaging the brains of learners. A brain-based approach to learning incorporates extensive research on the brain and encourages application of findings to training and educational environments.

Successful application of brain-based ...