COURSE OVERVIEW:

Brain-based or brain-compatible learning theory focuses on concepts that create an opportunity in which attainment and retention of information are maximised. These concepts incorporate the latest research on the brain and encourage application of findings to training and educational learning environments.

According to brain-based theory, learning is an active process in which challenges, ambiguity, and situations encouraging creativity are presented through use of accelerated learning strategies. Everything from the environment to personal actions impacts learners. Participants are prompted to think outside the box when examining information and issues.

A key to the successful application of brain-based learning theory precepts is for everyone involved in the learning process (program designers, managers, trainers/educators, and learners) first to understand the structure of the brain and how it works. They must then identify personal strengths and areas for improvement related to the theoretical concepts and modify approaches to learning accordingly. They must also consciously focus on learner needs and learning styles to ensure that program format and delivery are effective.

In brain-based learning environments, materials and instruction must be learner centred and delivered in a manner that is fun, meaningful, and personally enriching. It must also provide opportunities for participants to have time to process what they experience so that they can make mental connections and master content. In doing so, learners can increase personal comprehension and better grasp meaning and potential opportunities for application.

Problem-solving, questioning, ongoing interaction, and feedback are important elements in the absorption process, and are used freely. Learners are also provided with many opportunities to make associations with knowledge and skills that they already possess while forming new thinking patterns and making additional connections. These connections are strengthened by the use of analogies, simulations, metaphors, jokes, stories, examples, and various interactive techniques.

In this course you will explore how the brain functions in an effort to better recognise ways to develop creative approaches to training adults using the brain-based learning theory.

At the end of this course, and when applying the concepts covered, you will be able to:

·       Describe the theory of brain-based learning and how it impacts the training experience.

·       Use knowledge of brain functioning to design programs and environments that will stimulate participants.

·       Apply recent brain research findings to your training programs to enhance learning.

·       Recognise the elements of learning.

·       Create training programs focused on multiple levels of intelligence and the different learning styles possessed by participants.

·       Assist learner retention of information by developing program content and delivery methodologies to reinforce memory.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of this course, you will be able to understand:

·       What is brain-based learning?

·       The principles of brain-based learning

·       How a healthy body promotes a healthy mind?

·       How emotions are key to memory, meaning, and attention?

·       How interaction with others benefits brain development?

·       How teaching each other boosts memory?

·       How memory improves through practice?

·       Why avoid long lectures?

·       How to make your training session meaningful?

·       How to move information from short- to long-term memory?

·       How to utilise humour, storytelling, movement, and games?

·       How to reduce stress for more effective learning?

·       The facts of the dynamic brain

·       How to expand learner horizons?

·       The new perspectives from brain research

·       The typical left and right brain functioning

·       The ways to turn on your SUPERBRAIN

·       How learning occurs?

·       Pedagogy vs andragogy

·       How to guide participant learning?

·       The learning modalities in action

·       The auditory learners

·       The visual learners

·       The kinaesthetic/tactile learners

·       How to appeal to modalities?

·       The stages of learning

·       Gardner’s eight intelligences

·       How to address multiple intelligences?

·       How to create a stimulating learning environment that helps involve and interest participants?

·       How to enrich the learning environment?

·       How to increase attentiveness?

·       The factors inhibiting attention

·       The techniques for helping participants remain focused

·       How to gain and hold participant attention?

·       The marvel of memory

·       The stages of memory

·       The categories of memory

·       The types of memory

·       How to help the brain remember?

·       The techniques to aid participant memory?

COURSE DURATION:

The typical duration of this course is approximately 2-3 hours to complete. Your enrolment is Valid for 12 Months. Start anytime and study at your own pace.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

You must have access to a computer or any mobile device with Adobe Acrobat Reader (free PDF Viewer) installed, to complete this course.

COURSE DELIVERY:

Purchase and download course content.

ASSESSMENT:

A simple 10-question true or false quiz with Unlimited Submission Attempts.

CERTIFICATION:

Upon course completion, you will receive a customised digital “Certificate of Completion”.