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Left vs. Right brain and how it can impact learning Aseret Hansen Foundations of Online Learning American Public University System Elizabeth Wharton Left vs. Right brain and how it can impact learning There are two types of brain hemispheres that control a person’s learning ability and style. Starting with the left-brain, which controls functions like logic, analytic thought, and language are just a few. Some attributes to this specific side of the brain are facts, words, and reality. The right brain controls functions like holistic thought, intuition and creativity. This side of the brain has attributes such as feelings, images, symbols and colors. We need both brain hemispheres in order for us to function properly, however we will be dominant to a specific side of the brain, which makes us fall under a certain style of thinking. The left-brain processes information in a linear manner with the ability to identify important details with analytical thinking and are able to move in sequential order while using logic in order to solve problems. Other functions include written and spoken information, verbal and textual. People that are left-brained are list makers, detailed, methodical and linear classifiers (Kay, 2003). Those who are “left-brained” tend to favor a slow, step-by-step build up of information; learning proceeds in a linear fashion. The logic hemisphere, which is usually the left hemisphere, processes information piece by piece and in detail (Pritchard 2008). The left hemisphere is also responsible for speech that is in the Broca’s area, so verbal expression whether in person or on paper, is a left-brain advantage (McAdams, 2013). It is also known that left-brain students tend to prefer to work alone; they enjoy ... ... middle of paper ... ...nd have materials and books as aids to their students. In conclusion we are all whole-brain thinkers, being forced by society to be more flexible to the demands of everyday activities we engage in. Being whole brained can cause confusion when faced with making decisions. The greater the connection is between both halves of the brain, the greater the chances of learning and creativity are. References Kay D. (2003). Left Brain Versus Right Brain. Marketing Magazine, (108.36), Page 1. Pritchard, A. (2008). Ways of learning: Learning theories and learning styles in the classroom. OX: Taylor and Francis. McAdams, C. (2013). Left & Right Brain Learning. Livestrong.com [May 03, 2014]. Retrieved from http://livestrong.com Knight, K. (2009). Understanding your brain for better Design: Left vs. Right. [May 09,2014]. Retrieved from http://webdesignerdepot.com

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