The Effect of Brain- Based Learning on Iranian EFL Learners’ Achievement and Retention

It has been a long time since it was first suggested that there could be connections between brain function and educational practice. Brain based learning theory focuses on using research about how the brain works and how teachers can use this knowledge to help students learn English quickly and efficiently. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of brain-based learning in sophomore students majoring in Aircraft Repair & Maintenance on academic achievement and retention. This experimental study, which was designed as pre- and post-test control group model, was conducted at Civil Aviation Technology College in Tehran, Iran. The study lasted 16 weeks for a total of 63 class hours. During the research process, the experimental group was administered a brain-based learning approach, while the control group was administered a traditional teaching approach. Analysis of post-test achievement and retention tests revealed a significant difference between the groups favoring brain-based learning.