Yeah, Rick. Thanks. See the attached mini lecture for even more information. 4 - 'DIVIDED BRAIN' by psychiatrist and writer Iain McGilchrist (11 mins) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFs9WO2B8uI&feature=player_embedded#! In this new RSAnimate, renowned psychiatrist and writer Iain McGilchrist explains how our 'divided brain' has profoundly altered human behaviour, culture and society. Taken from a lecture given by Iain McGilchrist as part of the RSA's free public events programme. To view the full lecture, go tohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbUHxC4wiWk Joanne Curran, Ph.D. Associate Dean Division of Education 205A Fitzelle Hall SUNY College at Oneonta Oneonta, NY 13820-4015 (607) 436-2541 From: Teaching Breakfast List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jagels, Fredric ([log in to unmask]) Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 11:24 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Learning Styles Today's breakfast discussion touched briefly on "learning Styles". Since it is such an appealing concept I thought this contrary-view short article would fuel some flames: http://www.psychologicalscience.org/index.php/news/releases/learning-styles-debunked-there-is-no-evidence-supporting-auditory-and-visual-learning-psychologists-say.html The referenced study is linked below: http://www.psychologicalscience.org/journals/pspi/PSPI_9_3.pdf Rick Jagels Education Specialist College Assistance Migrant Program 111 Wilsbach Hall State University of NY College at Oneonta (607)436-2297 [log in to unmask]
