Executive Skills PD, UNE August 2022 by Caroline Peinado https://padlet.com/cpeinado1/4pj6fup4k21bne5t Made with superior task initiation skills (and a touch of procrastination) en-us 2022-07-25 19:20:08 UTC 2022-08-05 15:06:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Folder.png Response Inhibition cpeinado1 https://padlet.com/cpeinado1/4pj6fup4k21bne5t/wish/2249441508 The capacity to think before you act.

Strategies:
“Write it down”---teach students to self-monitor on a sticky note how many times they blurt out.  Intro option for reward for small number of blurts per class.  (5 minutes)
“write down the thought or question” on the back of the sticky note; They can share them with teacher or peer at end of lecture/class. (5 min)
“read the room” to help students identify what is going on and what the expected behaviors are from the clues.  
“Sit with the Question” --Practice having students come up to the teacher and ask a question about class. Students are reminded to read the room and make a decision based on the clues  (15 minutes)
“Count to 10 and Ask 3”
- Strategy to keep thought in your head while you ask:
“Is this the right time?”
“Is this the right place?”
“Is this the right audience?”
Connect this to “read the room”
]]> 2022-07-25 19:20:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cpeinado1/4pj6fup4k21bne5t/wish/2249441508 Working Memory cpeinado1 https://padlet.com/cpeinado1/4pj6fup4k21bne5t/wish/2249441509 The ability to hold information in memory while performing complex tasks.

Strategies:
Off-loading: This refers to the idea that the brain doesn’t have to work as hard when you can find a way to “off-load” some of the tasks we’re asking it to do. Examples: the brain doesn’t have to allot space to remembering homework assignments when we write them down. It doesn’t have to
work at remembering something we have to do after school if we build an alarm into our smart phone to remind us.
Ideas:  checklists, electronic notifications, sticky notes, agenda books, calendars, laminated refrigerator lists, chunked instructions

Resources:
https://www.edutopia.org/article/science-drawing-and-memory
]]> 2022-07-25 19:20:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cpeinado1/4pj6fup4k21bne5t/wish/2249441509 Emotional Control cpeinado1 https://padlet.com/cpeinado1/4pj6fup4k21bne5t/wish/2249441510 The ability to manage emotion to achieve goals, complete tasks, or control and direct behavior.

Strategies:
  • Count to 10 before responding
  • Deep Breathing Techniques---practice Lazy Eight/4 Sides of Breathing 
  • Leave the room or situation---get a drink of water, go to the bathroom
  • Change the topic---in your head--think of happy pleasant memories or future events.  Can they list at least 2?
  • Use Humor to deflect or change your frame.
  • Listen to Music
  • Color---hand out one adult coloring page.
  • Stress ball or tool, a  paper clip or bracelet.  
  • Tell it to go away until you have the time and resources to deal with it 
  • Positive self talk 
Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kew2JhKq3Y&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yfg3ThEm-gY&feature=youtu.be

]]> 2022-07-25 19:20:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cpeinado1/4pj6fup4k21bne5t/wish/2249441510 Flexibility cpeinado1 https://padlet.com/cpeinado1/4pj6fup4k21bne5t/wish/2249441511 The ability to revise plans in the face of obstacles, setbacks, new information, or mistakes.  It relates to an adaptability to changing conditions.

Resources:
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/building-students-cognitive-flexibility-judy-willis

https://www.verywellmind.com/ways-to-increase-your-mental-flexibility-2337481

https://www.gaiam.com/blogs/discover/5-brain-exercises-to-foster-flexible-thinking

http://blog.studentcaffe.com/cognitive-flexibility/]]> 2022-07-25 19:20:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cpeinado1/4pj6fup4k21bne5t/wish/2249441511 Sustained Attention cpeinado1 https://padlet.com/cpeinado1/4pj6fup4k21bne5t/wish/2249441512 The capacity to keep paying attention to a situation or task in spite of distractibility, fatigue, or boredom.
Strategies:
- Set goals and rewards;
- break tasks into smaller chunks with breaks/rewards in between

Resources:
https://www.teachstarter.com/us/blog/10-ways-to-improve-student-concentration-us/

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/strategies-getting-keeping-brains-attention-donna-wilson-marcus-conyers

http://creatingpositivefutures.com/6-simple-strategies-for-improving-students-focus/

https://ed.ted.com/featured/ljH6Ni28

]]> 2022-07-25 19:20:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cpeinado1/4pj6fup4k21bne5t/wish/2249441512 Task Initiation cpeinado1 https://padlet.com/cpeinado1/4pj6fup4k21bne5t/wish/2249441513 The ability to begin projects without undue procrastination, in an efficient or timely fashion.
Strategies:
Break down tasks
Identify the task
Make mini goals
Create a habit tracker
Make a goal journal
Tell someone else what you'll accomplish
Create a contract
Use a timer for the whole task
Reward systems
Designated time slot to do specific tasks (like a set homework time)
Checklist
Use digital timers (on a smart phone or an app)
Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kcWpC9UQzE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQMwmBNNOnQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBwGvboe4hM&feature=youtu.be

Lessons:
https://www.smartbutscatteredkids.com/wp-content/uploads/Some-Thoughts-on-Task-Initiation.pdf

Lesson (uses Ted Talk video below:
https://davestuartjr.com/procrastination/
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Resources:
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/prioritizing-a-critical-executive-function-judy-willis

Lessons:
Lesson Plan: Activity 3.1 - NASA

https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/cms/lib3/GA01000373/Centricity/Domain/3219/High%20School%20Success%20_1%20Time%20Management.pdf



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Resources:
https://yourteenmag.com/teenager-school/teens-high-school/time-management-skills-for-teens

Lessons:
https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/cms/lib3/GA01000373/Centricity/Domain/3219/High%20School%20Success_3Organize%20Your%20Things.pdf]]> 2022-07-25 19:20:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cpeinado1/4pj6fup4k21bne5t/wish/2249441515 Time management cpeinado1 https://padlet.com/cpeinado1/4pj6fup4k21bne5t/wish/2249441516 The capacity to estimate how much time one has, how to allocate it, and how to stay within time limits and deadlines.

Resources:
https://gradepowerlearning.com/10-time-management-tips-students/

https://student-tutor.com/blog/time-management-techniques-for-teens/

http://www.geneva304.org/Downloads/hstimemgmt.pdf

Lessons:
Time Management

https://www.time-management-success.com/time-management-lesson-plan.html

https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-manage-your-time-more-effectively-according-to-machines-brian-christian#digdeeper

Just for Grownups:

https://ed.ted.com/featured/UjvQ1VGV

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2X7c9TUQJ8


]]> 2022-07-25 19:20:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cpeinado1/4pj6fup4k21bne5t/wish/2249441516 Goal-directed Persistence cpeinado1 https://padlet.com/cpeinado1/4pj6fup4k21bne5t/wish/2249441517 The capacity to have a goal, follow through to the completion of that goal, and not be put off or distracted by competing interests.

Resources:
https://www.additudemag.com/executive-function-skills-adhd-goal-setting/

https://southcountychildandfamily.com/resources/executive-functions/goal-directed-persistence/

https://health.usnews.com/wellness/for-parents/articles/2017-12-26/how-to-teach-kids-goal-setting-and-perseverance

Lessons:
https://www.overcomingobstacles.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Goal-Setting-HS.pdf

http://www.enhanced-learning.net/doc/samples/GSWMsamplepages.pdf

https://positivepsychology.com/goal-setting-students-kids/

]]> 2022-07-25 19:20:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cpeinado1/4pj6fup4k21bne5t/wish/2249441517 Metacognition cpeinado1 https://padlet.com/cpeinado1/4pj6fup4k21bne5t/wish/2249441518 The ability to stand back and take a bird's-eye view of yourself, to observe how you problem-solve.  It also includes self-monitoring and self-evaluative skills.

Resources:
https://resources.depaul.edu/teaching-commons/teaching-guides/learning-activities/Pages/activities-for-metacognition.aspx

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/metacognition-gift-that-keeps-giving-donna-wilson-marcus-conyers

http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/oct14/vol72/num02/£The-Boss-of-My-Brain£.aspx

http://theelearningcoach.com/learning/metacognition-and-learning/

https://childmind.org/article/how-metacognition-can-help-kids/

http://www.learningscientists.org/blog/2017/3/30-1

http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/117002/chapters/The-Case-for-Teaching-for-and-with-Metacognition.aspx


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