The Effects of Brain-Based Training on the Learning and Retention of Life Skills in Adolescents

Introduction: brain-based teaching is the implementation of principles and strategies derived from an understanding of the brain to enhance learning. authors in this research investigated the effects of brain-based training on learning and retention of life skills in adolescents.methods: this experimental study was designed as a pre- post-test with a control group model and was conducted at the center for intellectual development of children and adolescents in iran/isfahan in the academic year of 2014-2015. two groups were selected using random cluster sampling. during the research process, the experimental group received a brain-based training package (in 10 sessions) while the control group continued with their regular training.results: multivariate analysis of covariance (mancova) was used to compare the pre-test and post-test results. a significant difference was observed between the two groups of this study in learning (f= 22.906, p<0.01) and retention (f=34.744, p<0.01).conclusion: the findings of this study imply that brain-based training had much more effect on students’ learning and retention compared to traditional training.