Executive Function Skills: Winning Strategies for Learning
In this eight-week online course, students will work on Executive Function skills designed to promote organizational skills and higher-order learning skills.
Dr. Harper, Ed.D.
Average rating:
4.6
Number of reviews:(363)
What's included
24 live meetings
24 in-class hoursAssignments
2-4 hours per week. Each assignment will involve the students in applying the skills presented in each lesson topic.Grading
The assessment will be a self-assessment survey each student will complete and submit to the teacher at the end of each session. Parents may obtain a copy upon request.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Intermediate Level
The instruction of this class focuses on developing and maintaining executive function skills. These skills promote the development of brain processes that enable learners to maximize strategies for organization and higher learning. The topics relate to organizational skills including organizing learning materials, time management, study strategies, and test preparation strategies. The topics also relate to areas of higher learning including goal setting, decision making, learning strengths, and maintaining consistency. The class structure blends direct instruction with individual practice and self-assessment. The direct instruction will focus on inquiry-based learning using a facilitator style for teaching and learning. Students will interact with the teacher through participation in learning activities, classroom discussions, and through the classroom communications system when class is not in session.
Learning Goals
1. Set up a personal organizational system and establish a practice for filing papers.
2. Evaluate and improve the use of unscheduled time.
3. Apply reading strategies, note-taking strategies, and following direction strategies.
Syllabus
24 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Self-Assessment and Setting Up the Binder Organizational System Option #1
This lesson guides students through the process of setting up the binder system. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Setting Up a color-coded Folder/Spiral Organizational System Option #2
In this lesson, students are guided through the process of setting up an organizational system using color-coded spiral notebooks and folders. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Long-Term Storage and Materials Management Reflections.
In this lesson, students create a long-term storage plan for organizing important papers or projects for future reference. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Self-Assessment and Planning
This lesson is about students awareness of how they manage their time and introducing the to a system of daily recording of homework assignments. 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
The teacher will post curriculum materials before each class. The students should have the following materials available during instruction: pen/pencil, writing paper, a planner, a binder with dividers, a pocket folder for school communications and returned work, and a folder or other system for storing work from this class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will use materials provided through the "Executive Functions Curriculum Notebook" for middle grade students, published by the Rush NeuroBehavioral Center (2010).
Joined December, 2018
4.6
363reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Teaching Certificates
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
California Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Doctoral Degree in Education from University of Phoenix
I taught an Executive Functions class of 30+ middle-grade students for approximately five years. My training was provided at a middle school site using materials from "A Blueprint for Success: Building an Executive Functions Foundation for Middle School Students." Reviews
Live Group Course
$75
weekly3x per week, 8 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-5 learners per class
