PERDEV LESSON 9

• Whole Brain Theory


  Understanding the different parts of the brain, processes and functions may help in improving thoughts, behavior, and feelings
• Paul Broca


  Theorized that some language functions reside on the left side of the brain
• Broca's Aphasia/Motor Aphasia/Expressive

  Inability to comprehend or understand all forms of language such as reading, writing, comprehending, and etc.
• Wernicke's Aphasia/Sensory Aphasia/Receptive

  Inability to comprehend or understand all forms of language such as reading, writing, comprehending, and etc.
• Dr. Roger Sperry


  Split-Brain Theory
• Left Hemisphere

  Analytical, logical reasoning and critical thinking
• Right Hemisphere

  Intuitive, creative, and synthesizing
• Corpus Collosum


  Mediator of the left and right hemispheres of the brain
• Dr. Paul MacLean


  Triune Brain Theory
• Three Distinct Parts of the Brain

  • Neocortex
  • Limbic System
  • Reptilian Complex
• Neocortex


  The rational brain responsible for intellectual tasks such as language, planning, abstraction, and perception. Involves in thinking, planning and is also called the executive center of the brain.
• Limbic System


  The intermediate brain responsible for the motivation and emotion involved in feeding, reproductive behavior, and parental behavior. It is also responsible for memory processing.
• Reptilian Complex


  The primitive brain that controls the self-preservation and aggressive behavior of humans similar to the survival instincts of animals
• Ned Herrmann

  Father of Brain Dominance Technology
• Four Parts of the Brain


  • Upper Left (A) Cerebral Mode - Analytical Thinking
  • Lower Left (B) Limbic Mode - Sequential Thinking
  • Lower Right (C) Limbic Mode - Interpersonal Thinking
  • Upper Right (D) Limbic System - Imaginative Thinking
• Quadrant A Learners

  Very much into logical thinking, enjoy analyzing information and understand better when presented with numbers and quantities. They expect exact information that are straight to the point, and they would also want to be fed with lots of theories, numbers, data, logical explanations and results of research studies. They will find it difficult to express their inner thoughts and emotions.
• Quadrant B Learners

  Easily grasp things in sequence, enjoy organizing ideas and things, assess situations and information, and apply what they have learned into practice. They will always demand for clear instructions or directions, and would rather apply what they have learned in practical situations rather than just theories. They may find it difficult to understanding concepts without any examples to show how these are applied. Their big challenges are in taking risks and doing things that are not clearly defined to them.
• Quadrant A & B Learners

  Practical, reality-based, and down-to-earth persons
• Quadrant C Learners

  Very sociable learners who enjoy learning with group with whom they share ideas and projects. They are very focused and involved when trying to learn something. They also tend to reflect on what they have understood and acquired in terms of knowledge, and most of the time use their bodies and movement while learning. The C learner is also emotional and would share their emotions with a group. Personal feedback is therefore important to them.
• Quadrant D Learners

  The curious ones who enjoy discovering, experimenting, and exploring activities. They are strong thinkers when it comes to conceptualizing and putting all the seemingly unrelated parts and connecting these parts together, synthesizing, and in creating new ideas and concepts. The D learners enjoy games and surprises, are a visual learner, and needs different varieties of approaches to learning. D learners will have difficulty meeting deadlines and rigid environments.
• Quadrant C & D Learners

  Fun, flexible, and open-minded persons
• How to Improve Learning

  • Vary the learning routine, locations and material
  • Get a good night sleep
  • Space your study time
  • Cramming for an exam can work for your exam results
  • Use self testing
  • Take notes in class and review them
  • Don't worry about short breaks or distractions while you're studying
  • Create learning sessions where you mix knowledge areas or skills
  • Increase your brain's capacity
• Mind Mapping


  Organizing information and concepts through the use of maps or diagrams has been a practice among thinkers as early as the third century. A mind map is a diagram used to represent ideas or information branching from a central key word or idea and used as an aid in study, organization, problem solving, decision-making, and writing.
• Five Essential Characteristics of Mind Mapping


  • The center image represents the main idea, subject, or focus
  • The main branches radiate from the central image
  • The branches comprise a key image or word drawn or printed on its line
  • Twigs represent the lesser topics
  • The branches form a connected nodal structure
• The Neocortex is the rational brain responsible for intellectual tasks such as language, planning, abstraction, and perception. Involves in thinking, planning and is also called the executive ___?


  Center of the brain.