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Peer reviewedHendren, Glen R. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1989
The use of sign language is suggested as a way to stimulate and educate the right brain, thereby cultivating student creativity. Sign language's benefits are that it forces the hearing person to think differently, can add clarity to oral communication, and could be applied to help children with learning disabilities. (JDD)
Descriptors: Brain Hemisphere Functions, Communication (Thought Transfer), Creative Development, Creativity
