Principles for Brain-Friendly Learning
The case for designing learning aligned with the brain’s biology is strong. The L&D industry needs less ineffective learning. Learning professionals can apply research-based principles to increase the stickiness of learning. In this issue of TD at Work, Dana Alan Koch will:
- Provide an overview of the brain as it relates to learning.
- Explain the eight principles of durable learning.
- Give suggestions on creating a culture of durable learning.
- Describe the learner’s role in learning durability as they learn to learn.
The Tools & Resources in this issue are a Durable Learning Rubric, a set of Questions to Increase Durability, and a Reflection as a Retrieval Practice Form.
-
![Dana-Alan-Koch]()
Full ProfileDana Alan Koch leads Accenture’s Institute for the Applied Learning Sciences, which studies cognitive, technological, and social aspects of learning. The team drives learning innovation in immersive technologies, gaming strategies, artificial intelligence, and chatbots. Dana served as an integral part of the company’s work in durable learning, learning strategy, and building better learners. He earned a BA from Brigham Young University in organizational communications and an MA from Northwestern University’s Institute for the Learning Sciences. He is a frequent presenter at conferences and has written articles for TD magazine, Chief Learning Officer magazine, and other publications. Dana was a contributing author to Leading the Learning Function (published in 2020) and the ATD Talent Foundations books (published in 2018). Dana served as chair of the ATD Forum Advisory Group in 2013 and 2014 and served on the ATD Public Policy Council and the editorial board of CTDO magazine. Dana co-hosts the Learning Geeks Podcast.
