Teachers are striving to evolve their methods of teaching with the research done in executive functions. These functions are the foundation of cognitive and independence in applying one’s skills in variety of projects.
This article mentions how children are able to learn by themselves and how they should be pointed in the right direction before the go in the wrong direction.
For the past 20 years Bruce Wexler has been studying executive functions and striving to develop a better understanding to this for both educational and psychological development in children. The project he has worked on began in adults, but as he has refined his studies he has placed a heavier focus on the developmental years in his subjects.
Key Takeaways:
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Executive functioning is a group of cognitive abilities crucial for managing oneself and information.
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Focus, self-control and working memory for learning and life is of most importance.
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Students with poor executive functioning skills are missing out on learning.
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