A popular neuromyth is that the left side of the brain is the analytical, orderly side, and the right side is about intuition and creativity—and, more, that each person is either more right-brained or left-brained. This is also called the “hemispheric dominance theory.” This is based loosely on science: “The right hemisphere and art became …
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Neuromyths Part 2: Fixed and Growth Mindsets
This is a different sort of neuromyth than most I’ve researched in that most people, including teachers, don’t know about mindsets. And mindsets aren’t inherently bad unless they are inaccurate or they fall into the category of fixed mindsets, which qualify as neuromyths. Simply put, a mindset (in this context) is a belief you have …
Neuromyths Part 1: Intro and Learning Styles
Neuromyths are inaccurate or flawed notions about how the brain works. Surveys show that many teachers and administrators still believe that one or more neuromyths are correct; in fact, some colleges actively promote them on their websites. This can lead to flawed teaching methods, wasted time and money on training and technologies that don’t …