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How do you teach or model executive function skills with your students?

Laura Massa
Laura Massa 6 days ago

Hi everyone! I’m curious to know what strategies or routines have you found most effective for helping students build executive function skills, such as staying organized, planning ahead, and getting started on tasks? I’d love to hear examples from your classroom experiences. Anne Koschmider Carrie Emmerson Angela Lee Gwen Duralek 

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  • Carrie Emmerson
    0 Carrie Emmerson 6 days ago

    Hi, Laura Massa  - What a great question!  I am afraid this is not my strong suit.  I'm looking forward to seeing responses, too!  

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  • Anne Koschmider
    0 Anne Koschmider 5 days ago

    Laura Massa this is such a great quesiton - and one that I think most educators grapple with!

    Time management is a challenge for many students. I try to help them by posting deadlines in advance and proving benchmarks along the way. For example, at the end of the semester, I'll provide a study guide a week before the exam and point out that they could use time well by focusing on one unit per day, with an extra day to recap any challenging information. I also send an email to parents each unit with the date of the assessment and cutoff for late/missing assignments.

    In class, I model assignments and often do the first part together to help students get started. If I have a class that needs extra structure, posting a timer on the board can help. 

    Finally, I try to normalize challenges and point out sticking points. For example, I might say "I know it can be tough to come up with contextualization off the top of your head, but if you refer back to your notes on X, that will help get the ball rolling."

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  • Laura Massa
    0 Laura Massa 5 days ago in reply to Anne Koschmider

    Anne Koschmider these are very useful strategies to implement in class. I am deliberate in building these skills during class time. I appreciate your sharing of ideas.

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