PD-11_12 Unit 6 Developing Efficient Learning (Personal Development) PDF

Unit 6 Developing Efficient Learning Personal Development 1 LEARNING TARGETS At the end of this unit, the learners should be able to do the following: Discuss that understanding the left and right brain may help improve one’s learning. Explore two types...

Unit 6 Developing Efficient Learning Personal Development 1 LEARNING TARGETS At the end of this unit, the learners should be able to do the following: Discuss that understanding the left and right brain may help improve one’s learning. Explore two types of mind-mapping techniques, each suited to right brain- or left brain-dominant thinking styles. Make a plan to improve learning using the left and right brain through mind-mapping activities. 2  VALUES AND ATTITUDES In this unit, the learners should learn to: Recognize the strengths and limitations of one’s defined thinking pattern. Exercise intellectual curiosity through discovering mind- mapping techniques. Increase resourcefulness, creativity, and productivity by creating a mind map suitable to one’s thinking pattern. 3 MINDSET MATTERS Mind mapping is a technique based on memory, creativity, comprehension, and understanding. So, when students and children use the mind map, they use their brain in the way their brain was designed to be used, so the mind helps them in all learning and cognitive skills. It simply allows them to do what the brain does naturally. —Tony Buzan, inventor of mind mapping 4 UNIT STIMULUS Brain Stretching Are you ready to stretch your brain? Stand up and S T R E T C H! 5 Instructions All students should stand up and follow the verbal instructions the teacher will give. 6 Exercise 1 Tap and Sweep Tap your right fist on the right side of your chest while sweeping your left hand to your left side. After you do this, switch the motion of your hands. 7 Exercise 2 Triangle Circle Draw a circle in the air with your left hand while drawing a triangle in the air with your right hand. Switch! 8 Exercise 3 Rock, Paper, Scissors, Brain Play "rock, paper, scissors" with yourself, and let your dominant hand beat your other hand. 9 Exercise 4 Body-Mind Infinity Drawing Raise both arms in front of you and draw an infinity sign in the air with your hands. Move your waist and hips as you draw the infinity sign. Imagine drawing this shape in your brain to connect the left and right hemispheres. 10 Wow! That was impressive. Were you able to do the exercises successfully? 11 CENTRAL QUESTION Why is the brain considered one of the essential organs of the human body? 12 Lesson 01 Brain Power Unit 6| Developing Efficient Learning Personal Development 13 ACTIVATION Simon Says: Train Your Brain! Do you know how to follow instructions? We will see how well you can. Now, stand up! 14 Simon Says: Train Your Brain! Instructions: 1. Assign a class representative who will act as "Simon." 2. “Simon” will give orders. 3. The rest of the class should follow the given orders, but only if Simon begins them with "Simon says..." Ready? Let’s start! 15 Simon Says Jump! 16 Simon says… Exchange seats with your friend! 17 Simon Says Say “Arf, arf!” 18 Simon says… Turn your things upside down! 19 Simon says… Greet your seatmates and ask them how they are doing. 20 Wow! That was impressive. Now we know who follows instructions carefully! 21 Focus Questions Focus Questions: What can you infer from the activity? Did you follow all of the orders of Simon? All of us are unique from each other. How important is it to understand how we think with our brains? What do you know about the brain dominance theory? Why do you think the brain's two 22 hemispheres have different The Human Brain The brain has always been a fascinating body part. It is a delicate, gel-like organ that is considered as the most powerful part of the human body. The study of the brain made it easier for people to understand how it connects bodily functions together and how it affects your cognitive abilities and behavior. The Parts of the Brain Forebrain: This is considered the biggest part of the brain. It mostly consists of the cerebrum. Midbrain: This part is found between the forebrain and the hindbrain. It is responsible for eye movement and auditory information. Hindbrain: This part is composed of the cerebellum, pons, and medulla oblongata. The Four Lobes of the Brain The Four Lobes of the Brain This region is responsible for the higher-level Frontal Lobe thinking processes like problem solving, learning, and organizing. Parietal Lobe This region integrates sensory data like touch, pain, pressure, and temperature. Temporal This region’s main function is to process auditory Lobe signals and information. It is an important component in understanding language. Occipital This region processes visual information, including Lobe the detection and identification of colors, movement, and other visual stimuli. The Left and Right Sides of the Brain Tiny bits of information are gathered and Left Brain processed in a linear or lateral way. It easily understands symbols. It applies logic in solving problems by integrating different bits of information. Verbal thinking is dominant. It organizes information as a whole and not in Right Brain small pieces. It prefers concrete objects rather than symbols. It makes use of intuition in problem solving. Visual thinking is dominant. The Whole Brain Theory Stoplight STOP CONTINUE START REFERENCES Cherry, Kendra. “Left Brain vs. Right Brain Dominance.” Verywell Mind. Updated July 25, 2022. https://www.verywellmind.com/left-brain-vs-right-brain-2795005. Katz, Lawrence C. and Manning Rubin. “14 Weird Brain Exercises That Help You Get Smarter.” The Healthy. 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