laterality between males and females

laterality between males and females

According to brain research (Jensen, 2008), there are known differences in cerebral laterality between males and females. Although our brains are unique, some may believe it is politically incorrect to say there are gender differences and others may stick to the old understanding that males and females are different.  For some educators and policy makers it’s easy; we should have same-sex schools.  For others, it raises questions about who should teach, class size, and instructional strategies.  Can you relate these differences to the brain’s executive processes in problem solving and critical thinking?  Would these differences dictate a need to change our educational policies and teaching strategies?  Why or why not?

Guided Response:Debate Grouping (by the  first letter of the last name)

M- Z: Against a change in our educational policies and teaching strategies (the first letter of my last name is U)Using the information in your text and from additional sources in the Ashford library, develop an argument that supports your assigned side.  Then respond to at least one classmate from the opposite group with a critical evaluation of their argument or ask for additional evidence to support their viewpoint.  Finally, repost your own opinion based on the arguments, research, and your own personal experience.  Explain what you believe is the best way to instruct females and males for learning.

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Studies have shown that there is a difference in cerebral laterality between males and females. The difference can be related to the brain’s executive processes in problem solving and critical thinking. The male and female gender use different parts of the brain when handling or solving a similar task. The different genders use different parts of the brain to regulate, prioritize or orchestrate thoughts and behavior, which defines executive functions. It is true that the male and female genders use different approaches in problem solving and critical thinking. The genders use different approaches when it comes to solving a similar problem or when thinking about a similar issue (Frackowiak, 2004

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