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Executive Functions for Every Classroom, Grades 3-12
Creating Safe and Predictable Learning Environments

Foreword by Patrice Bain



January 2024 | 216 pages | Corwin

Empower the next generation with the executive function skills they need to succeed

Every educator wants to know: What has the greatest impact on student success? The answer: executive function skills. They are crucial for students' academic success and personal growth, yet many of our students lack the skills required to engage in learning, such as organization, planning, time management, and self-regulation.

This book shows how educators can create a more engaging and effective learning experience while addressing the epidemic of disengagement and executive dysfunction. With practical guidance to make the skills "stick" for students, this vital resource also provides:

  • Three keys to teaching executive functions: Clarity, Modeling, and Routine
  • An explanation of the specific executive functioning skills essential for student success
  • Strategies for students to practice executive functions within the context of what they are learning
  • Practical guidance for establishing a consistent and safe learning environment
  • Guidance on how to expose all students to this universal MTSS/RTI Tier 1 intervention

Educators can empower students to take more risks, improve their academic performance, and prepare them for the future with the help of this innovative resource.

 
Foreword
 
Preface
 
Acknowledgments
 
Introduction
Lost in the Wilderness

 
Navigating With Executive Functioning Skills

 
The Two Challenges With Teaching Executive Functions

 
Why Predictable Learning Routines?

 
Three Keys to Teaching Executive Functions

 
 
Chapter 1. Executive Dysfunction and Disengagement
Struggling With "Studentness"

 
We Can't Afford Executive Dysfunction Any Longer

 
Chapter 1 Reflection Questions

 
 
Chapter 2. Teaching Executive Functions
What are Executive Functioning Skills?

 
The Benefits

 
Clarity, Routine, & Modeling

 
Self-Regulation Through a Daily Routine

 
Conclusion

 
Chapter 2 Reflection Questions

 
 
Chapter 3. Working Memory: Beginning Routine
Designing a Beginning Routine

 
Why the Old Beginning Routine Doesn't Work

 
Strategies to Make Your Beginning Routine Better

 
Beginning Routine Example

 
Adjustments and Considerations

 
Self-Regulation Through the Beginning Routine

 
Conclusion

 
Chapter 3 Reflection Questions

 
 
Chapter 4. Working Memory: The Concluding Routine
How to Receive Authentic Feedback

 
Designing Your Concluding Routine

 
Why the Old Concluding Routine Doesn't Work

 
Strategies to Make Your Concluding Routine Better

 
Concluding Routine Example

 
Adjustments and Considerations

 
I Dare You to Try It

 
Self-Regulation Through the Concluding Routine

 
Conclusion

 
Chapter 4 Reflection Questions

 
 
Chapter 5. Time & Task Management: The Agenda
Developing Time & Task Management Skills

 
Why the Old Agenda Doesn’t Work

 
Strategies to Make Your Agenda Better

 
Agenda Template

 
Adjustments and Considerations

 
Self-Regulation Through Agendas

 
Conclusion

 
Chapter 5 Reflection Questions

 
 
Chapter 6. Organization: Tables of Contents and Academic Toolkits
What is a Table of Contents?

 
Why the Old Table of Contents Doesn’t Work

 
Strategies to Make Your Table of Contents Better

 
Table of Contents Example

 
Adjustments and Considerations

 
Academic Toolkits

 
Academic Toolkit Example

 
Self-Regulation Through Tables of Contents and Academic Toolkits

 
Conclusion

 
Chapter 6 Reflection Questions

 
 
Chapter 7. Accountability: Portfolio Checks
Accountability Starts With Expectations

 
Accountability Through Portfolio Checks

 
Designing Your Portfolio Check

 
Portfolio Check Example

 
Adjustments and Considerations

 
Self-Regulation Through Portfolio Checks

 
Conclusion

 
Chapter 7 Reflection Questions

 
 
Chapter 8. Goal Setting
Why the Old Goal Setting Doesn’t Work

 
Strategies to Make Goal Setting Better

 
Goal Setting Example

 
Adjustments and Considerations

 
Self-Regulation Through Goal-Setting

 
Conclusion

 
Chapter 8 Reflection Questions

 
 
Chapter 9. Conclusion
Self-Regulation

 
Self-Efficacy and Internal Motivation

 
Tenacity (Formerly Known as Grit)

 
Executive Functions as Transferable Skills

 
Content Area Gains

 
Family Engagement

 
Signing Off

 
 
Appendix: Effect Size
 
Glossary
 
References

Sample Materials & Chapters

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ISBN: 9781071919453
£27.99