The main principle of the left brain, right brain theory is "each side of the brain controls different types of human thinking". If we know the brain dominance, we can plan activities according to it. Left brain dominance requires analytical and sequential work to do whereas right one requires art, music and creativity. As teachers, we should balance both in our plans ans lessons so the students make a progress in their non-dominant brain as well.
Nowadays this theory is outdated. “It’s absolutely true that some brain functions occur in one or the other side of the brain. Language tends to be on the left, attention more on the right. But people don’t tend to have a stronger left- or right-sided brain network. It seems to be determined more connection by connection," explained the Dr. Jeff Anderson.
Our brain is system and left and right hemisphere are interrelated. So I think we should provide the whole brain learning. A simple example is usual flashcards. Make it with bright pictures, add the word and use this flashcard for wall-dictation. Also, I try to create some kind of a formula for the teaching grammar rules. For example, these are my formulas for used to. They are colourful and logical. What can be better for our brains? :)
J + used to + V
Did(Didn’t)
+J +
use to + V ?
J + didn’t + use to + V
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