Executive Functioning Skills for Teens: Managing Overwhelming Assignments
In this three-unit self-paced course, students learn to break overwhelming projects and large assignments into manageable milestones.
Miss Mara
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What's included
11 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework expectations for each unit are as follows: Unit 1: While watching the lectures, learners should complete at least one of the templates in the handout to provide an example for future projects. After watching the lectures, learners should create their own breakdown with a current or previous project, or an assignment they envision being given in the near future. Unit 2: Learners will add dates and notes to the example(s) they created during the previous unit. Then they will further break down their own project or create a new one, depending on what will help them most. Unit 3: Students should share the result of their game. Additionally, learners will further revise their project, allowing for buffer days. The amount of time to complete these tasks will vary for each unit and for each student. However, learners should give themselves at least an hour to create the examples from the lecture and create at least one plan of their own. Learners demonstrate that they have completed assignments by uploading photos and/or videos to Outschool. Students may read their project milestones on video or take a picture/screenshot of their plans. Additionally, the handout lists questions that learners should answer in their videos or posts. Usually these questions are about what the learner found easy, challenging, or helpful.Grading
Students will not receive a traditional grade for this class. However, a certificate of completion is available upon request if the student completes all required assignments, and I am happy to provide written feedback about the student's success and recommendations for next steps.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Beginner Level
*Self-paced material is being created and this course will be available soon. If you have questions, please message me.* This class helps learners build executive functioning skills related to managing large projects, especially planning and time management. The primary focus is helping learners break projects into manageable steps to complete projects by the deadline. Each unit is divided into lessons, and each lesson has a corresponding video lecture. A PDF handout is provided for each unit, and students use the handout to help create the assignments associated with that lesson. For example, during the first unit, learners will use the handout to create milestones for a hypothetical or real project. Students share their progress directly to the lesson's post, allowing us to communicate directly. This class was originally intended to be taught over three weeks. However, with a self-paced class, students may learn the material more quickly or take their time between each lesson. I am accessible for three weeks unless other arrangements are made. Unless otherwise noted, I check-in on self-paced classes on Mondays and Thursdays. Learners may upload assignments and questions at any time, but they are most likely to receive my feedback on those days. If they have specific questions that need clarification, they can message me directly. Please see the Syllabus and Homework section for more specific information.
Learning Goals
By completing this class, learners will learn to:
–Break projects and assignments into manageable pieces
–Create milestones for projects to keep them on schedule
–Build buffer days into a project’s plan
Syllabus
3 Units
11 Lessons
over 3 WeeksUnit 1: Unit 1: Projects, Milestones, and Examples
Lesson 1:
Introduction
This lesson introduces students to the course and what to expect. Lesson 2:
Types of Projects
The second lesson introduces types of projects including hands-on projects, essays, and cumulative exams. Lesson 3:
Creating Milestones
The third lesson teaches the basics of creating milestones for projects in general. Lesson 4:
Examples: Art Project and Science Lab
The fourth lesson gives an example of two common types of projects: an art project and science lab. Both of these can help students think through more hands-on projects. Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students are strongly encouraged to upload photos or videos of their assignments to the Outschool classroom. This builds a stronger student-teacher connection and helps students better visualize and show pride in their accomplishments. However, students do not need to show their face or use their voice on camera if it makes them uncomfortable.
Supply List
A handout is provided in each unit. Students may want to print the handout.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Colorado State University
I was a Title I tutor for over five years and have worked as an educator and private tutor since January 2020. In 2022, I began offering professional executive functioning coaching services, and I hosted a virtual executive functioning summer camp in August 2023. Nearly every learner I have taught or coached has been diagnosed with ADHD or another learning difference.
Additionally, I have completed 24 graduate credits in applied neuroscience, giving me a more in-depth understanding of the brain’s role in learning differences and executive functioning.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$10
weekly or $29 for all content11 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
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Ages: 13-16
