Left brain versus the right brain and its effects on learningThe left side of the brain and the right side of the brain may have specific relative functions for each side (Melina, 2011). The left side of the brain is responsible for interpreting language, sounds and speech (Melina, 2011). According to Cherry (2014), the right side of the brain controls, among other things, face recognition, creativity and the emotions conveyed during reading. Each student processes and absorbs information differently (Green, 1990). The functions noted are directly related to an individual's study methods. The left hemisphere of the brain tells you how to think, how to feel, what to believe, and what choices to make (Connell, 2002). This part of the brain is completely opposite to the right hemisphere. Typically, a left-brained learner has no problem opening a textbook, reading the lessons, and listening to the teacher's lectures. A left-brain dominant student would normally prefer to work alone with few distractions during lessons (Connell, 2002). Normally, a left-brain dominant individual is able to solve problems and achieve results in science and mathematics (Al Ghraibeh, 2012). According to Al Ghraibeh (2012), this type of skill is highly developed among writers, journalists, poets, orators and comedians. On the other hand, in working groups, this type of student plays the role of project manager (Sandler & Badger, 1998). A left-brained teacher prefers to teach through lecturing and discussion, and assigns problems for students to solve independently. as their approach to teaching (Connell, 2002). This method might be difficult for right-brain dominant students who are familiar with a different domain...... middle of article ......or (1999), 112(2), 28-32+ . Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/224396653?accountid=8289Green, FR (1999). Research on the brain and learning: Implications for meeting the needs of diverse learners. Education, 119(4), 682-687+. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/196424120?accountid=8289Herrmann-Nehdi, A. (2010). WHOLE BRAIN THINKING. T+D, 64(5), 36-41.6. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/288015163?accountid=8289 Melina, R. (2011). What is the difference between right brain and left brain? Retrieved from: http://www.livescience.com/32935-whats-the-difference-between-the-right-brain-and-left-brain.html. Sadler-Smith, E. and Badger, B. (1998 ). Cognitive style, learning and innovation. Technology Analysis and Strategic Management, 10(2), 247-265. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/226910904?accountid=8289