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400 The Creative Training Idea Book
Brain teasers are fun activities that challenge to conduct coordinated activity in which a learner
learners to use creative problem-solving strategies uses opposite parts of the body. An example would
to come to solutions with different types of activi- be touching the right elbow to the left knee as it is
ties, such as puzzles, math, word, or geometric raised off the floor, then alternating and touching
problems. They can be used to spark training, the left elbow to the right knee.
energize, add a novel approach to learning, or
Culture refers to the collective knowledge, beliefs,
create a less formal, fun environment.
values, social norms, and behaviors exhibited by a
Brain writing is a technique of reducing ideas to group of people or within an organization.
writing. On either flip chart pages or a writing pad,
Divergent thinking is the intellectual process of
each member of a small group writes his name and
generating large numbers of original, diverse ideas.
the topic or question to be addressed at the top of
the sheet. He then writes an idea or response and Electroencephalogram (EEG) is a medical test in
either moves to the sheet of the person on the right which brain waves are traced and recorded visually
(flip charts) or passes his pad to the right. That on graphs.
person then responds to the idea or response with Experiential learning provides opportunities for
comments before moving or passing to his right. learners to gain from doing through activities and
Once everyone in the group has responded, ideas practical application.
are reviewed by all participants.
Face is a term used in many Asian and other
Cerebellum is the large dorsal projection at the societies to refer to a public self-image that people
rear base of the brain adjacent to the brainstem. want to present to others in social interactions.
It coordinates muscle and equilibrium functions. Care should be given not to embarrass or cause
Cerebrum is made up of two large hemispheres someone to “lose face” when dealing with them.
and constitutes approximately 85 percent of the Frontal lobe of the brain is located around the
brain’s weight. Most high-level brain functions forehead and assists with problem-solving, creative
take place in the cerebrum. thinking, planning and organizing, judgment, and
Clip art is ready-to-use graphic images that can will power.
be obtained from computer software programs Full-spectrum lighting is lighting designed to
or books and can be used in the development of simulate natural light as closely as possible. It
training materials such as flip charts, handouts, job covers all parts of the visual spectrum although it
aids, transparencies, or slides. does not exactly mimic daylight. Such lighting is
Contextual refers to the interrelated conditions in often integrated with natural lighting through the
which something occurs or exists, such as an envi- use of sources such as windows and skylights.
ronment or a setting. Graphic organizers are visual representations of
Convergent thinking is the ability to examine log- ideas and knowledge. They can be in a variety of
ically and dissect a variety of ideas and ultimately forms, such as flow charts, Post-it® Notes organ-
choose the best option for a given situation. It also ized on a wall, or mindmaps.
involves the ability to bring components of various Hierarchy of needs theory was developed by Dr.
parts together to form a single strategy or solution. Abraham Maslow. The five levels of needs that he
Cortex or neocortex is a thin layer of cells covering believes people go through are basic or physiologi-
that protects the brain. It is approximately ⁄8 inch cal, safety or security, social or belonging, esteem
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thick and deciphers patterns by identifying rela- or status, and self-actualization.
tionships between objects and other stimuli.
Hippocampus is located in the midbrain and is
Cross-lateral activities are energizing movements the area of the human brain responsible for the
that involve using both hemispheres of the brain formation and storage of memories.