Get Organized! Executive Function Strategies

If your learner struggles with organization, time management, emotional regulation, and problem solving, the strategies taught in this class can help! In this course learners are introduced to skills and strategies to help them better manage the tasks of their lives. Each week a different Executive Function skill area is explicitly taught and skills and strategies are shared to support development of that Executive Function skill. The focus of this course is on equipping learners with skills and strategies they can use on their own that will enable them to better execute tasks successfully throughout their lives. Learners are encouraged to try and reflect on these strategies, and each week learners are challenged to employ the strategies shared and to reflect on their implementation. Group participation is highly encouraged. 

Specific topics associated with Executive Function skill areas by week:
Week 1: Introduction to Executive Functioning
Week 2: Problem Solving Process
Week 3: Emotional Regulation, Part I
Week 4: Emotional Regulation, Part II
Week 5: Goal Setting
Week 6: Organization
Week 7: Time Management
Week 8: Task Initiation, Part I
Week 9: Task Initiation, Part II
Week 10: Working Memory
Week 11: Sustained Attention
Week 12: Metacognition & Summary

In addition to class sessions, each week a "Weekly Challenge" associated with each of the Executive Function skill areas taught is presented to learners. This "Weekly Challenge" reminds learners of what was taught, challenges them to employ a strategy in their own lives, and engages them in meaningful reflection about the effects of employing the strategy/strategies in their lives. Learners are encouraged to complete the "Weekly Challenges" to practice the skills and strategies presented and discussed in class and to share their experiences with the group.