Lesson Plan in Personal Development (Grade 11)

I. Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, the learners will be able to;
1. identify the theory of the left-brain dominance and right-brain dominance
2. differentiate mental functions and characteristics of the left and right brain
hemisphere
3. apply the theory to enhance one’s ability and strengths.

II. Subject Matter: The Brain Dominance Theory

Reference: Aguirre, Felisa U. (2012). Introduction to Psychology. Mutya
Publishing House, Inc.
Materials: Powerpoint Presentation, Projector, Manila Papers, Pentel Pens, Printed
Images, Masking Tape

III. Procedure
a. Drill: Psychology game entitled, “The Stroop Effect Game”

The teacher will ask the students to prepare for a brain teaser. Students will say
as fast as they can as the teacher told them to do so. Students will be asked to
name the colors of the following words projected on the screen.

b. Review:
c. Motivation: After the pre-activity, the teacher will ask the students the
following:
1. Which is easy to do: to read the word or to say the color? Which is
harder?
2. How was the experience? What happens to your brain?

Activity:
A. The teacher will divide the class in 5-6 small groups and will form a circle. Each
group will be given an assigned famous celebrity/public figure. The noted famous
people are the following:
 Taylor Swift Albert Ed
Einstein Sheeran

Leonardo Sir Isaac

Galileo Galilei Dicarpio Newton

B. Each group will answer the following questions:

1. Describe the person. What makes him/her famous?
2. What do you think are his/her skills/talents?
3. What are his/her characteristics?

C. All groups will write down there answers in a manila paper.A representative of
each group will present their output in the class.

Analysis:
A. After the group presentations, teacher will associate answers of the noted
descriptions coming from the students’ outputs to the topic. The following leading
questions are:

1. What are some dominant characteristics of these famous celebrities?

2. How are these celebrities in common? How some celebrities differ?
3. What is your basis in classifying each celebrity?

Abstraction:
1. What are the different mental function and characteristics of the:
a. left-brained person
b. right-brained person
2. How does this brain dominance theory help one’s ability?

Application
Which Side Are You On? Circle either “A” or “B” that most accurately describes
you.

1.
A. At home, my room has organized drawer and closets. I even try to organize
other things around the house.
B. At home, I like the "lived-in" look. I clean as I see a need and when I have the
time.
2.
A. My desk is usually clean and has everything in place.
B. I leave my work out on my desk so I can work as I am inspired by ideas.

3.
A. I like using the "tried and true" method.
B. I like creating new methods.

4.
A. I follow directions carefully when I build a model, make a craft, etc.
B. I like to build a model my way, making my own creation.

5.
A. I complete one project at a time.
B. I like to start many different projects, but do not like to finish them.

6. When I am asked to write a report on a subject, I........

A. research information, then outline and organize my writing.
B. work in my own self-inspired direction.

7. When I had to do a project in class, I.....

A. used my parents' ideas, a book's illustrated project or modeled another
student's project who received an "90+" from my teacher.
B. loved the challenge, and like a "mad scientist," I produced a unique project.

8. When I am in charge of a big job with many people working, I usually...

A. organize, give everyone their responsibilities, make lists, and make sure
everyone finishes their part on time.
B. work at my own pace let others work on the job as they want. I want to take
care of needs/problems as they arise.

9. Which of these activities would you like to do the most?

A. planning the details for a trip/project
B. creating an original art form

10. I hate it when other people.....

A. are indecisive about what activities to do when I am with them.
B. plan activities in step-by-step detail when I am with them.

IV. Evaluation
In a ½ crosswise paper, students will answer a sole question for a minimum of 10
sentences.

1. As a student, how will you be able to workout your less brain- dominant
features? Cite authentic experience or scenarios that best describe as a helpful
technique. (10 pts)
V. Assignment

Research the theory of the famous, “Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence

Theory.” Cite two qualities of each intelligence. Write your answers in a ½
crosswise paper.

Rubrics on Essay/Assignment

CRITERIA The 4.0 Response The 3.0 Response The 2.0 Response The 1.0 Response

Content A strong central A clearly stated Contains a strongly Although the "1.0"
idea--clearly stated central idea controls implied, rather than response may
early in the the organization or a clearly stated possess a central
response--stimulates development of central idea that idea that controls
the reader, controls thought. controls the the response, it is
the development of development of the not clearly stated.
the response, and writer's subject In short, the
ensures unity matter. response lacks
focus.

Organization Unity and coherence Arranges his/her The conclusion may Overall organization
throughout the ideas in a clear and simply repeat ideas may be weak, and
entire response as logical pattern; from the the introduction or
well as in well- although sometimes introduction conclusion may be
organized a paragraph may be ineffective
paragraphs. inadequately
developed
Mechanics The writer's diction Sentences vary in Grammar, spelling, The response is
is fresh, lively, and pattern or structure, and punctuation laced with errors in
precise. The writer with almost no errors are not grammar,
avoids jargon inappropriate shifts distracting (but they punctuation, and
in tense, voice, or are evident). spelling.
person.

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