Self Regulation of Behaviors

 When learning the skills of executive functions and self regulation the students are learning skills that will enable them to have a positive behavior and help them make healthy choices for themselves. I have decided that learning these skills will benefit them as they transition into the Middle School next year.

I want students to leave my room with the ability to self monitor their behavior, Focus their attention on the task, be able to multi-task, plan, and organize their day. Working on these items will hopefully help them be successful as they move forward in both school and life.

Executive Functions before Middle School

 I have decided to learn more about executive functions as my ICDP goal this year.  The biggest reason to work on these is to help bridge the gap as my students are preparing to enter Middle School.  Research shows that many students are not born with these skills and need to learn them, just as they do any other skill.

     Over the years, I have noticed a difference in what students can handle and I want to go back to boosting that up.  I want to work with them on  areas that will include things like self control, planning, organizing themselves, working on instructions, and being able to take on multiple tasks/multiple stepped tasks.  I am hoping this will help them be successful as them move forward, both in school and in life outside of school.

Implementing Executive Functions in Canvas

During this school year I have been working on my Canvas courses and implementing Executive Functions throughout.  The different strategies I have used have really helped my students be more successful in the classroom.  It has also helped me with organization and the ability to have a more flexible teaching platform.   Jennifer Wessels resources on Executive Functions and other teacher's presentations have been really helpful in creating my Canvas courses. Below is my video.