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

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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
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State University of NY College at Oneonta
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