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Storytelling and Brain Science: This Is Your Brain on Story

Storytelling and Brain Science: This Is Your Brain on Story | Consultancy Matters | Scoop.it

Doug Stevenson reviews some of the science behind why storytelling can make you a more compelling—and effective—trainer.


Via Shah Zamri
CCM Consultancy's insight:

“Stories are easier to remember because stories are how we remember. When facts become so widely available and instantly accessible, each one becomes less valuable. What begins to matter more is the ability to place these facts in context and to deliver them with emotional impact.” - Daniel Pink

Shah Zamri's curator insight, August 16, 2016 1:41 PM

“Stories are easier to remember because stories are how we remember. When facts become so widely available and instantly accessible, each one becomes less valuable. What begins to matter more is the ability to place these facts in context and to deliver them with emotional impact.” - Daniel Pink

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Science of Learning 101: Why You Need to Know What Your Learners Know

Science of Learning 101: Why You Need to Know What Your Learners Know | Consultancy Matters | Scoop.it

Pre-existing knowledge is the foundation to build additional knowledge


Via Shah Zamri
CCM Consultancy's insight:

"We can’t assume that people actually know. We also have to uncover misconceptions and help people replace them with accurate information, especially when misconceptions make further learning difficult" 

Shah Zamri's curator insight, August 18, 2016 7:32 AM

We often build instruction as if people are blank sheets of notebook paper on which we are writing. This is clearly a mistake (that causes problems) on numerous fronts.