group 2 ( Left and right brain dominance )

Group 2 :

1.      Yuni Indrawati

2.      Wahyu Ilahi. R

3.      Aswar Ali Amzah

Left and right brain dominance

Left and right brain dominance is a potentially significant issue in developing a theory of second language acquisition. As the child matures, various functions become lateralized to the left or right hemisphere. The left hemisphere is associated with logical, analytical thought with mathematical and linear processing of information. The right hemisphere perceives and remembers visual, tactile, and auditory images. It is more efficient in processing holistic, integrative, and emotional information.

            While we can cite many differences between left and right brain characteristics it is important to remember that the left and right hemispheres operates together as a “team”. Most problem solving involves the capacities of both hemispheres, and often the best solutions to problems are those in which each hemisphere has participated optimally. We must also remember that left and right brain differences tend to draw more attention than the research warrants at the present time. Nevertheless, the left and right brain construct helps to define another useful learning style continuum with implications for second language learning and teaching.

Reflectivity and Impulsivity

Reflectivity/Impulsivity distinguishes the people according to the tendency of postponing initial response and reflecting on it before answering rather than the tendency of quick, impulsive response (Kagan). Impulsive people, by rule, respond faster and make more mistakes, while reflectors answer slower but commit fewer performance errors. Reflective people tend to analyse the information and generate several alternatives before going to implementation. Impulsive people go straightway to implementation of the first idea that has come in mind.

Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic Styles

Visual learners tend to prefer reading and studying charts, drawings, and other graphic information. Learners who are visual-spatial usually have difficulty with the written language. They easily visualize faces and places by using their imagination and seldom get lost in new surroundings.

Auditory learners prefer listening to lectures and audiotapes. They have difficulty with reading and writing tasks.

Kinesthetic learner will show a preference for demonstration and physical activity involving bodyly movement. They tend to lose concentration if there is little or no external stimulation or movement.  They typically use color high lighters and take notes by drawing pictures, diagrams, or doodling.