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ERIC Number: EJ308955
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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A Plea for Right Brain Usage.
Lord, Thomas R.
Journal of College Science Teaching, v14 n2 p100-02 Nov 1984
The visuo-spatial centers of the right brain are crucial to being able to problem solve or conceptualize (two abilities necessary for success in understanding science). Yet, current educational format is almost exclusively a left-brain undertaking. Reasons why educators should emphasize right-brain understanding in educational curricula at all levels are offered. (JN)
Descriptors: Cerebral Dominance, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Problem Solving, Science Education, Science Instruction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Brain Hemispheres