EF 202: Instructional Strategies for Optimizing Executive Function Growth

Welcome to Instructional Strategies for Optimizing Executive Function Growth

This course on building and improving Executive Function skills will draw upon existing scientific literature, illustrative videos, and interactive discussions to help participants gain a deeper understanding of EF skills and how to support them in children. The material will highlight general principles for using EF activities in the classroom and specific ideas for merging EF support with existing curricular and programmatic goals.

You can choose to complete it in one or many sessions individually or as a group. Included in each module is a Reflect and Apply section to facilitate discussions.

(To learn more about our courses or enroll in EF 202, click here.)

Key ideas:

Review the basics of Executive Function
Understand key takeaways from existing research on EF interventions
Discuss how to support EF development through supportive surroundings and encouraging mindfulness and reflection
Understand how play, toys, games, STEAM, and classroom activities can support EF development
Understand how to implement instructional strategies in the classroom

This course includes formative assessments after each module as well as a final assessment upon completion of all content. Get started by clicking on Module 1: Review of Executive Function below!

Course Content

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Module 1: Review of Executive Function 5 Topics | 1 Quiz

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What is Executive Function?

Importance of Executive Function

Executive Function Skills in the Classroom

Improving Executive Function Skills

Reflect and Apply: What is Executive Function?

EF 202 Quiz 1 – Review of Executive Function

Module 2: Creating Supportive Surroundings 5 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Classroom Design

Daily Routines

Supportive Relationships

Family Involvement

Reflect and Apply – Creating Supportive Surroundings

EF 202 Quiz 2 – Creating Supportive Environments

Module 3: Reflection and Mindfulness 5 Topics | 1 Quiz

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What is Reflection and Mindfulness?

Promoting Reflection

Promoting Mindfulness

Why is Reflection and Mindfulness Important?

Reflect and Apply – Reflection and Mindfulness

EF 202 Quiz 3 – Mindfulness and Reflection

Module 4: Learning and Intervention Strategies 6 Topics | 1 Quiz

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11 Principles of Intervention

Strategies for Integrating EF into your Day

Introducing Executive Function Activities

Implementing Classroom Activities

Effective Planning for EF Activities

Reflect and Apply – Learning and Interventions

EF 202 Quiz 4 – Learning and Intervention Strategies

Module 5: Using and Developing Executive Function Activities 6 Topics | 1 Quiz

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How Do Play and Games Challenge and Develop EF Skills?

Play-Based Activities

Memory and Board Games

Reflection Activities

Song and Movement Activities

Reflect and Apply – Using and Developing EF Activities

EF 202 Quiz 5 – EF Activities

Module 6: EF Strategies in Action 5 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Putting it All Together

Example 1 – Bear and Dragon (PreK)

Example 2 – Bear and Dragon (K-3)

Example 3 – Simon Says (Upper Elementary)

Teaching Tips and Resources

EF 202 Quiz 6 – Activities in Action

End of Course Certificate and Evaluation Copy

Instructional Strategies Summative Quiz

Ratings and Reviews

4.6

Avg. Rating

9 Ratings

What's your experience? We'd love to know!

ebrown2

Posted 2 years ago

Everyday

I enjoyed learning about the fun and simple ways to add EF skills into our current schedule and routines.

rstova

Posted 2 years ago

Using different everyday situations to promote Effective Functional skills.

I like the videos they showed and the examples they used for the different vocabulary words being used. I expected it to make the info given easy to understand and to make sense.

b.graham

Posted 3 years ago

EF can be easily integrated into daily practice and routines.

The many examples of games and activities are most helpful.

manuela.nubes

Posted 3 years ago

Strategies to develop EF skills.

I liked the whole course. My expectations after finish this course is keep using the different EF strategies so my students continue to develop EF skills.

jploma

Posted 3 years ago

EF Skills are developed in all ages.

Gives the science behind what we do.

irina.carpenter

Posted 3 years ago

dcurley

Posted 4 years ago

Engaging for a long time

This a very extensive and perfectly challenging training. The information was advanced and fresh and presented in a variety of entertaining modalities. Very fun and useful!