Logic and creative hemispheres of the brain affect students liking STEM subjects
Written on 8 March 2020
Some people have developed well logic part of the brain, or left hemisphere, and they tend to be more capable in handling STEM subjects. For others, they are like to struggle to well in those subjects.
Conversely, people who have well developed cognitive or creative part of the brain,or right hemisphere tend to paint, dance, act better or have greater understanding and appreciation of arts.
I have been volunteering in a primary school, helping students in maths ranging from Prep to Year 6. I have been given a free hand by the teachers to help students with learning difficulty.
There are many reasons why some cannot do well, not only in maths but also in other subjects. In general, it has nothing to do with brain development.
It takes time, patience and power of observation to unlock each individual's problems.
I have tried and successfully helped a number of students by building up their confidence, self-esteem, changing mindset, showing them how to approach problems from different angles, etc.
Once the blockage is realised and unblocked, the students can be left to their own devices.
The teachers appreciate my effort very much, and invite me back term after the term, and the Principal and Assistant Principals treat me like another staff member.
Thank you for reading.
Some people have developed well logic part of the brain, or left hemisphere, and they tend to be more capable in handling STEM subjects. For others, they are like to struggle to well in those subjects.
Conversely, people who have well developed cognitive or creative part of the brain,or right hemisphere tend to paint, dance, act better or have greater understanding and appreciation of arts.
I have been volunteering in a primary school, helping students in maths ranging from Prep to Year 6. I have been given a free hand by the teachers to help students with learning difficulty.
There are many reasons why some cannot do well, not only in maths but also in other subjects. In general, it has nothing to do with brain development.
It takes time, patience and power of observation to unlock each individual's problems.
I have tried and successfully helped a number of students by building up their confidence, self-esteem, changing mindset, showing them how to approach problems from different angles, etc.
Once the blockage is realised and unblocked, the students can be left to their own devices.
The teachers appreciate my effort very much, and invite me back term after the term, and the Principal and Assistant Principals treat me like another staff member.
Thank you for reading.
