Apply knowledge of the Left Brain/Right Brain model metacognition

Based on NZQA 20588

People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe ‘Right Brain’ and ‘Left Brain’ thinking styles; apply an integrated ‘whole brain’ problem solving strategy within a specific context relevant to the candidate; and apply an integrated ‘whole brain’ memorisation strategy within a specific context relevant to the candidate.


 * Library of resources
 * Learning activities

This unit is used in the following courses

 * Peer tutoring

Describe ‘Right Brain’ and ‘Left Brain’ thinking styles.

 * Description outlines the gross structure of the brain including the separation into two hemispheres.
 * Description outlines the structure, connectivity, and function of neurons.
 * Description identifies three characteristics of ‘left brain’ thinking style.
 * Description identifies three characteristics of ‘right brain’ thinking style.

Apply an integrated ‘whole brain’ problem solving strategy within a specific context relevant to the candidate.
Range:	problem solving strategy must include a combination of characteristic ‘left brain’ and characteristic ‘right brain’ thinking styles.
 * A ‘whole-brain’ problem solving strategy is created which uses a combination of both ‘right brain’ and ‘left brain’ thinking.
 * Problem solving strategy is applied to a formulated problem within a specific context relevant to the candidate.
 * Consideration is given to the applicability of the problem solving strategy to other contexts.

Apply an integrated ‘whole brain’ memorisation strategy within a specific context relevant to the candidate.
Range:	memorisation strategy must include a combination of characteristic ‘left brain’ thinking and characteristic ‘right brain’ thinking.
 * A ‘whole-brain’ strategy for the memorisation of information is created which uses a combination of ‘right brain’ and ‘left brain’ thinking.
 * Memorisation strategy is applied to the memorisation of a list of at least ten words or ideas within a specific context relevant to the candidate.
 * Consideration is given to the applicability of the memorisation strategy to other contexts.

special notes:

 * 1) Definitions:Metacognition - the structures and processes of thought which underlie thinking.Left Brain/Right Brain – as first proposed by Dr Roger Sperry, 1973.
 * 2) References:For further information in this field, internet search using the parameters: brain+left+right+thinking