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Modern myths of learning: The creative right brain

Posted by DonaldHTaylor123 in Strategy, Leadership, Coaching, Learning technologies, The training cycle, Soft skills, Time out, CPD on Wed, 03/06/2009 - 14:51
  • Donald H Taylor tackles another learning myth
  • He examines the evidence behind the 'creative right brain' 'theory'
  • Where did this myth start?
  • Is there a clear distinction between left & right brain 'thinking'?
There’s a modern myth of learning that complex mental tasks are dealt with exclusively by one side of the brain or the other. In particular, the right side of the brain is portrayed as the seat of creativity. Donald H Taylor looks at where the myth started, and why perpetuating it is another case of faulty thinking.

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