Traditional teaching approaches often bore and uninspire students in school and corporate training. Innovative teaching methods like “Training from the Back of the Room” have emerged to improve effectiveness and engagement. In this blog, we’ll explain TBR and how it can transform your training and make it more engaging.
Understanding Back-of-Room Training
Sharon L. Bowman developed TBR, a brain-friendly, research-based teaching and training method. Cognitive neuroscience and brain research are used to develop training programs that maximize engagement, retention, and long-term learning.
TBR relies on the trainer to facilitate learning rather than be the focus. The idea is simple: active learning improves comprehension and retention.
The Four Cs of TBR
The “Four Cs” underpin TBR:
Connection: TBR encourages trainers to connect with students. This is a personal and professional relationship. Learners are more engaged when they feel appreciated and respected.
Concepts: The “back of the room” approach emphasizes participatory, learner-centered idea delivery. Participants are encouraged to ask questions, examine concepts, and apply them to real-world situations.
Concrete Practice: TBR emphasizes application. Participants must apply theoretical concepts in practise. Experience improves comprehension and retention.
Conclusion: The final “C” of TBR is the end of a training session, when participants can reflect on what they learned and apply it to their profession or life. This reinforces knowledge and application.
The TBR Toolbox: Learning Engagement Strategies
Interactive Activities: TBR recommends games, simulations, and group discussions to engage learners. These activities break up passive learning and interest students.
pictures and storytelling: The brain responds to pictures and stories. TBR advises trainers to use relevant images and stories. This boosts engagement and memory.
Frequent Feedback: TBR requires frequent feedback loops. Trainers should let participants evaluate their understanding and get feedback. This encourages growth and improvement.
Brain-Friendly Instruction: TBR respected brain cognitive constraints. To improve attention and retention, it encourages short, focused learning sessions with breaks. Trainers should alter delivery modalities to keep brains digesting information.
TBR’s Effect on Students
When TBR concepts are utilized well, learners benefit greatly. Their engagement, retention, and practical application improve. TBR fosters collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity in the classroom.
Transformation of Trainer with TBR
The TBR approach changes the trainer’s position. The trainer guides learning rather than providing knowledge. This change allows participants to own their learning, making the trainer’s job more satisfying.
Training from the Back of the Room (TBR) changes training and education. Brain science and psychology are used to produce dynamic, engaging, and memorable learning experiences. Using the Four Cs and TBR toolkit, trainers may motivate participants to become active learners who retain and apply knowledge following training. TBR can alter knowledge sharing and acquisition for educators, corporate trainers, and everyone involved in teaching and learning. So, try TBR and see how it improves training sessions and participant learning.