Thoughts on Professional Learning: Strategizing with TBR: Level up your lesson planning
Strategizing with TBR: Level up your lesson planning By Rebecca Sherry & Nadia Kader Training From the Back of the Room (TBR) is an instructional methods workshop designed using cognitive learning theory to support professionals in tying instructional content to engaging activities. TBR has been incredibly popular in New Mexico adult education and is offered multiple times per year in two different formats; TBR In-Person and TBR Virtual Edition, for professionals who deliver content online. With this article, we intend to outline the cognitive psychology theories behind TBR design, what TBR strategies are, and how to choose the activities that accomplish what you want to in your practice. TBR, originally designed for corporate workplace learning, utilizes cognitive learning techniques such as cognitive load theory and active learning to enhance short-term learning goals. Cognitive load theory refers to the different categories of working memory load that affect retention and memo...