Applications of Brain –Based Approach in Teaching–Learning of English Language: A Recent Trend in Teacher Education

Abstract

Brain-based education, which is currently in vogue, offers a biologically driven classroom structure that corresponds to the functions of human brain at different developmental levels. The practice engages the entire body to enhance the learning process. As a part of this unique educational theory, teachers of English can make use of the classroom space to arouse all senses so that the learners can sense a brain-friendly enriched classroom environment. It can help the ESL and EFL learners feel stress free and gain alertness. It helps to stimulate social skills among the learners and help them retain better understanding of a concept through hands-on-teaching assignments. It focuses on artistic endeavors by English teachers through using art, music, crafts etc. which triggers images in the brain that reinforce complex ideas. It sets up a learning folder for each ESL learner where past work assignments provide tools for their reflection and self-assessment of progress. It aims at total body immersion in a topic and promotion of natural learning.