Abstract
M.A.
To what extent can and does the left hemisphere and the right
hemisphere become involved in the teaching of Afrikaans as a
first language in the secondary school?
According to the Transvaal Education Department syllabus it must
be irrevocably accepted that most of the teaching of Afrikaans as
a first language is presented by the left hemisphere. Latent
abilities to understand in the present day scholar can only be
developed to their full potential if the right hemisphere of the
brain is stimulated and is allowed full extension.
As a result of the fact that the right hemisphere is specialized
for holistic processing its capacity can be increased by tasks
which develop positive emotional images and activities.
By way of introduction the origin of left and right hemispheric
studies is given. Joseph Bogen feels that the community
overvalues the domination of the left hemisphere to the detriment
of the right hemisphere.
A few theories and methods dealing with the laterality of thought
have been closely examined and the working of a few principles of
Suggestopedia are briefly discussed...