Left Brain Vs. right brain and how it can affect learning Aseret Hansen Fundamentals of Online Learning American Public University System Elizabeth Wharton Left Brain Vs. right and how it can affect learningThere are two types of brain hemispheres that control a person's learning ability and style. Starting with the left hemisphere, which controls functions such as logic, analytical thinking and language, just to name a few. Some attributes of this specific side of the brain are facts, words, and reality. The right hemisphere controls functions such as holistic thinking, intuition and creativity. This side of the brain has attributes such as feelings, images, symbols, and colors. We need both hemispheres of the brain to function properly, however we will dominate a specific side of the brain, which causes us to fall into a certain style of thinking. The left hemisphere processes information in a linear fashion with the ability to identify important details with analytical thinking and be able to move in sequential order using logic to solve problems. Other functions include written and spoken, verbal and textual information. Left-brained people are list makers, detailed, methodical, and linear classifiers (Kay, 2003). Those who are “left-brained” tend to favor a slow and gradual accumulation of information; learning proceeds linearly. The logical hemisphere, which is usually the left hemisphere, processes information piece by piece and in detail (Pritchard 2008). The left hemisphere is also responsible for language found in Broca's area, so verbal expression, whether in person or on paper, is a left hemisphere advantage (McAdams, 2013). It is also known that left-brained students tend to prefer working alone; they have fun... in the middle of paper... and have materials and books to help their students. Bottom line, we are all full-brain thinkers, forced by society to be more flexible to the demands of the daily tasks we perform. Having a whole brain can cause confusion when making decisions. The greater the connection between the two halves of the brain, the greater the possibilities for learning and creativity. References Kay D. (2003). Left brain versus right brain. Marketing Journal, (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 and right brain learning. Livestrong.com [May 3, 2014]. Retrieved from http://livestrong.comKnight, K. (2009). Understanding the brain for better design: left versus right. [09 May 2014]. Retrieved from http://webdesignerdepot.com