The Power and Benefits of Training from the Back of the Room

The Power and Benefits of Training from the Back of the Room

Have you ever attended a training workshop where the speaker stands at the front of the room, talks at you for hours, and you’re left feeling drained and overwhelmed? Or maybe on the other hand, you’ve been to a training where you were an active participant, engaged in discussions and activities that allowed you to retain information better.

The latter scenario is an example of Training from the Back of the Room, a powerful training technique that has gained popularity in recent years. In this blog post, we’ll explore what Training from the Back of the Room means, its benefits, and why you should consider it for your next training session.

Training from the Back of the Room is a teaching framework developed by Sharon Bowman in 2008. This technique allows trainers to move away from traditional lecture-style training and instead focuses on a learner-centered approach. In this approach, trainers become facilitators, guiding their learners through active participation and exploration of the topic. This method encourages learners to retain information better as they are actively involved in the learning process.