Executive functions and learning -- Laying the foundation: Building whole-class EF literacy -- How EF literacy can improve instruction: A simple and versatile approach -- How EF literacy can improve observation -- How EF literacy can improve feedback -- How EF literacy can improve summative assessment -- How EF-literate teaching supports other educational priorities -- History and reflections: Our work with teachers --Appendix A. Strategy Teaching Interventions for Executive Functions -- Appendix B. EF Basics: A Series of 11 Mini-Lessons to Build Whole-Class EF Literacy (Grade 2 and Up) -- Appendix C. Mentor Texts for Teaching About Executive Functions -- Appendix D. Index of EF Barriers and Strategies.
Summary
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.