Executive Function Skills in the Classroom: Overcoming Barriers, Building Strategies (The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series)

Author: Faith, Laurie

Edition: 1

Number Of Pages: 222

EAN: 9781462548927

Release Date: 23-03-2022

Package Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.0 x 0.5 inches

Languages: English

Binding: Paperback

Details: With insight and humor, this motivating guide shows how to bring executive functions (EF) to the forefront in K–8 classrooms--without adopting a new curriculum or scripted program. Ideal for professional development, the book includes flexible, practical, research-based ideas for implementation in a variety of classroom contexts. It shares stories from dozens of expert teachers who are integrating explicit EF support across the school day. Provided is a clear approach for talking about EF barriers and strategies as part of instruction, and working as a class to problem-solve, explore, and apply the strategies that feel right for each student. Several reproducible tools can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.

This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.