ABSTRACT
An important factor in recognising ways in which children learn is to understand brain function. Studies strongly suggest that one side of the brain is normally dominant: if the left side of the brain dominates, the person is likely to be analytical in his or her approach, whereas if the right side dominates, the person can be
The content of Chapter 5 includes:
• understanding the brain’s effect on learning and teaching • visual, auditory and kinaesthetic styles of learning and forms of teaching • the meaning and significance of personalised learning • the importance of play in social, emotional and intellectual
development • making use of the outdoor environment to enrich learning • deepening learning through thinking, reflecting, mental challenges,
reading aloud, poetry and music.
