Executive Functioning Skills
During this multi-day class, learners will focus on expanding their existing collection of executive functioning skills in targeted skill areas, as well as increase their self-confidence and advocacy skills.
Ms. Sheera (she/her)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(272)
What's included
12 live meetings
9 in-class hoursClass Experience
During this, once a week class, students will learn what Executive Functioning skills are, how they help assist our success, and ways in which we can enhance these skills to support growth, development, and self-confidence. Learner to learner interaction is encouraged. The teacher will facilitate ongoing dialogue, and fun and interactive activities to help learners understand the concepts being taught. The teacher uses scenario examples, videos, crafts, games and other engaging materials throughout the class, in conjunction with the main google slides presentation to support learner interaction, and knowledge development. Each week, after class, worksheets and/or information sheets will be uploaded to the classroom for further exploring and homework, to support skill area development.The weekly topics are as follows: Week 1: What is Executive Functioning? Week 2: Planning and Prioritizing. Week 3: Organization Week 4: Time Management Week 5: Task Initiation Week 6: Working Memory Week 7: Metacognition Week 8: Self Control, with an emphasis on Self-Regulation Week 9: Focus and Sustained Attention Week 10: Mental Flexibility Week 11: Perseverance Week 12: Keys to Success activity Learners do not need any previous skills or experience to participate in this class.
Learning Goals
Students will explore and enhance their knowledge of specific Executive Functioning skills.
Other Details
Supply List
- Printer - document provided by the teacher (teacher will upload to the classroom prior to last class)
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
4.9
272reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree from Toronto Metropolitan University (formally Ryerson)
Associate's Degree from Humber College
Ms. Sheera has a 4 year Bachelor of Arts Degree in Child and Youth Care and a 3-year college Diploma in Child and Youth Work. She has been creating and facilitating emotional regulation groups for over 20 years in numerous environments, such as in schools, group home facilities and community centres; and with a variety of children and youth (i.e. children and youth with ASD, ADHD, OD, CD, anxiety diagnoses, as well as neurotypical children and youth).
Ms. Sheera has the following training certifications and continuously participates in professional learning opportunities:
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) certification
- Mental Health First Aid certification
- Understanding and Intervening in the Cycle of Youth Violence training
- Single Sessions Counselling certification
- Courageous Conversations, Confronting Racial Discrimination and Anti-Black Racism (monthly ongoing opportunity)
- Indigenous Perspectives on Mental Health and Trauma training sessions
Ms. Sheera is also a Professional Member of the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care.
Ms. Sheera is a neurodivergent educator with an ADHD diagnosis.Reviews
Live Group Class
$230
for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
45 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
4-10 learners per class
