The Executive Function Podcast What is Executive Function, and why is it the secret sauce for success? Ep 1:
Nov 21, 2019
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Typical Family Day Shows Hidden Executive Function Gaps
- Sarah Kesty paints a morning-to-evening family scene to show how executive function gaps create daily conflict and misunderstanding.
- The son is smart and passes tests but misses homework, loses items like cleats, and triggers repetitive fights about lateness and effort.
Executive Function Defined And Broken Down
- Executive function are the tools used to plan and be successful in life, including organization, planning, emotional regulation, impulse control, attention, and flexible thinking.
- Examples: choosing an outfit the night before, breaking projects into chunks, refocusing attention while driving, and adjusting social tone.
Schools Expect Executive Function But Don't Teach It
- Schools expect executive function skills but rarely teach the underlying reasoning behind tools like graphic organizers.
- Teachers give organizers without explaining why boxes or notations were chosen, so students miss transferable skills.