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Why Right Brained Is Wrong…Brained Instructional VideoWhy Right Brained Is Wrong…Brained Instructional Video
Publisher
Smithsonian Institution
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Grade
K - Higher Ed
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
6:53
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2015
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Why Right Brained Is Wrong…Brained

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The brain is an especially complex organ. A PD lesson from the Good Thinking series discusses the importance of not isolating processes to the right or left side of the brain. The instruction uses specific examples to illustrate how broad categorizing of pupils may affect overall learning.

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Concepts

the brain, cognitive development, learning styles

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use graphic organizers to record characteristics of right- and left-brained characteristics
  • Have teachers discuss the importance of not characterizing types of learners 

Classroom Considerations

  • Applicable to all grade levels and content areas

Pros

  • Instruction directly correlates to recent research
  • Discusses strategies for increasing pupil engagement

Cons

  • None

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