Executive Function Junction: Let's Learn to Self-Manage and Regulate!
In this ten week class, students will learn the ten components of executive function and apply them to their own life and school commitments.
Mrs. Russell, M.S. Ed.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(367)
What's included
10 live meetings
10 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will sometimes have homework to complete depending on how far we get in the lesson each week. It might be in the form of completing a worksheet (printed or digital) or in the application of an executive function concept to something they are already working on for another class.Assessment
Informal assessment (observational) available upon request.Class Experience
Why teach executive functioning skills? Executive functioning skills are the skills in our brains that help us accomplish daily tasks, work through challenges, and meet goals. These are critical skills that help students inside and outside of school every day. All students can benefit from building and strengthening executive functioning strategies. What skills are targeted in this course? Executive functioning skills targeted in this set include: planning, organization, time management, task initiation, working memory, metacognition, self-control, attention, flexibility, and perseverance. This class serves as a basic introduction to each of the skills. It provides practice and introduces strategies to help support learners in improving these skills. How do the skills work together? It is important to note that all executive functioning skills work together. For example, planning also requires a certain level of organization and time management. Similarly, flexibility requires one to have some self-control over emotions and plan before solving a problem. Breakdown of the class hour: 30 min Introducing concepts 30 min Application, Practice and Extension of the concepts Methods of Instruction: Discussion, short video clips (when applicable), group sharing homework, screen sharing ideas and homework Teaching Style: Friendly, structured, relational, lots of discussion and encouragement of participation from students
Learning Goals
Week 1:
OVERVIEW
Executive Functioning Skills
Executive Functioning Skill: Topics I Will Learn
PLANNING
Activity 1: Planning Self-Assessment
Activity 2: Planning Overview
Activity 3: Planning Your Routine
Activity 4: Planning with a Goal in Mind
Week 2:
ORGANIZATION
Activity 1: Organization Self-Assessment
Activity 2: Organization Overview
Activity 3: Organizing Your Notebooks
Activity 4: Keeping a Planner / Homework Log
Week 3:
TIME MANAGEMENT
Activity 1: Time Management Self-Assessment
Activity 2: Time Management Overview
Activity 3: Managing Your Time
Activity 4: Meeting Deadlines
Activity 5: Planning for Projects
Week 4:
TASK INITIATION
Activity 1: Task Initiation Self-Assessment
Activity 2: Task Initiation Overview
Activity 3” Stop Procrastinating!
Activity 4: What Should You Be Doing Right Now?
Week 5:
WORKING MEMORY
Activity 1: Working Memory Self-Assessment
Activity 2: Working Memory Overview
Activity 3: Working Memory Strategies
Activity 4: Working Memory Practice
Week 6:
METACOGNITION
Activity 1: Metacognition Self-Assessment
Activity 2: Metacognition Overview
Activity 3: Metacognition Strategies
Activity 4: Quality of Work
Activity 5: Reflecting on Progress
Week 7:
SELF-CONTROL
Activity 1: Self-Control Self-Assessment
Activity 2: Self-Control Overview
Activity 3: Stop, Think, Choose
Activity 4: Self-Managing Behaviors
WEEK 8:
ATTENTION
Activity 1: Attention Self-Assessment
Activity 2: Attention Overview
Activity 3: Classroom Attention Strategies
Activity 4: Dealing with Distractions
WEEK 9:
FLEXIBILITY
Activity 1: Flexibility Self-Assessment
Activity 2: Flexibility Overview
Activity 3: Problem Solving
Activity 4: Problem Solving
WEEK 10:
PERSEVERANCE
Activity 1: Perseverance Self-Assessment
Activity 2: Perseverance Overview
Activity 3: Perseverance Strategies
Activity 4: Practicing Perseverance
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Google Drive - access shared documents (students may print PDFs for classwork option)
Google Slides - access shared documents (students may type on the slides for classwork option)
Google Jamboard - students and teacher collaborate in real-time on a shared "jamboard". Similar to Google Slides but participants can work together on the same content and see each other's contributions on the same page.
Access to a google account (student or parent) is required for this class.
Supply List
Learners should be able to either print out the worksheets assigned weekly OR may complete them digitally with access to Google Slides. Students will need access to a google account and drive for this class. It can be their own or a parents'.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined August, 2018
4.9
367reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Organization and time-management have always come easy to me. I'm a visual and auditory learner and have learned strategies that help me based on these areas of strength. I have tutored many students (and adult friends!) in these skills from organizing a schedule/calendar, to setting up and maintaining chore charts, to organizing a pantry or making menu planning and grocery list less of a hassle and more efficient. I love to teach people creative ways to get organized and prioritized. Often, identifying a learning modality or learning style is helpful when learning how to better manage "cognitive control" which is a synonym for executive function. Reviews
Live Group Class
$180
for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
60 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
4-6 learners per class
