Professional
Communications
Hemisphericity –
How I Learn
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Key Points
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Everyone uses both
sides of the brain to
perform tasks.
When learning is new,
difficult, or stressful we
prefer to learn in ways
that relate to our
hemispheric
dominance.
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Key Points
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It is helpful to understand our own
hemispheric dominance so we can
1) understand our own strengths and
challenges in learning situations and
2) design presentations and
publications that are impactful and
resonate with broad audiences.
When making presentations to groups,
it is important to address both sides of
the brain in in the presentation
strategies.
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Key Terms
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Hemisphericity – the body of
research on the processing
differences between the left
and right sides of the brain
Right hemisphere – the right
side of the brain
Left hemisphere – the left
side of the brain
Corpus callosum – a thick
band of nerve fibers that
connects the hemispheres of
the brain
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Hemispheric Dominance
Complete a hemispheric
dominance inventory to
identify your dominance.
Choose the link below or
do an online search for
“hemispheric dominance
inventory” to locate
another quiz:
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http://frank.mtsu.edu/~studskl/hd/hemisph
eric_dominance.html
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Hemispheric Strengths
Left-brain Strengths
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Language
Writing
Math
Logic
Analysis
Sequencing
Thinking in words
Focus on pieces/steps
Order
Discipline
Right-brain strengths
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Visual
Spatial
Nonverbal
Feelings
Intuition
Thinking in pictures
Imagination
Focus on “big picture”
Colorful
Creativity
Spontaneity
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Design a Flyer
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Design criteria
8.5” x 11”
Color or black and white
Portrait or landscape format
Creatively illustrates your hemispheric dominance
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Required elements
Snappy headline
At least three hemispheric dominance strengths
Text elements
Images to support text
Proper citation of images
Edit work for spelling and grammar
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Save file as “hemisphericity” in your student
folder
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Presenting Your Flyer
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Print a copy of your flyer so you
can share it with a large group if
needed.
Make notes of key points and
questions on the back of your
printed flyer.
Present your completed flyer to
the class.
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