"The idea of building executive function, sadly, was not present in my planning process prior to taking this class. Surprisingly, it is not something that I studied when becoming an educator, or if it was, it’s not something I remember there being a huge emphasis on. This is surprising because it seems that it is so vital to a child’s learning process!...This class has provided a framework for building executive function skills through daily classroom activities and structures. I am looking forward to using these in my classroom and watching my students flourish."
--A.P. from Ohio
"The course “Build Executive Function” is a course that I found empowering with practical techniques and insights to enhance my teaching and to give me ideas on how to build executive function within my students. In today's world building executive function in students is needed now more than ever. Students are coming to school not possessing the skills necessary to help them plan, organize, and focus on their schoolwork. It is also important because it helps to enhance their problem-solving and critical thinking skills as well as help with emotional regulation. Emotional regulation is a skill that many of our students struggle with on a daily basis that negatively impacts their learning and that of others. Overall, strong executive function skills contribute to higher success in school and create students who are more engaged and motivated learners."
--R.E. from Missouri
"This course has been a valuable learning experience that will shape how I approach teaching and learning moving forward. I now understand that fostering executive function is just as important as teaching academic content, and that empowerment means helping students develop the tools to navigate challenges on their own. By continuing to integrate these concepts into my classroom, I hope to create an environment where students feel supported, capable, and excited to learn. I am committed to building a culture where students believe in their ability to succeed—because, ultimately, that belief is what will carry them forward, both in school and beyond."
--H.C. from California
"I am so thrilled that I took this course. For many years I have struggled to figure out why some of my young learners acted the way they do. I am excited to begin to re-examine how I am teaching my students."
--S.S. from Ohio
"This course gave so many great activities that I can easily incorporate into my lessons and school day! I have compiled a list with the activities and a short description of each so that I can have it handy as a daily reminder. I also plan on sharing the list with my co-workers so that they can also use them with their students."
--S.M. from Minnesota
"I would say the most important resource I discovered in this course was the course itself! The project work really helped me hone in on several activities I could add to help particular learners that have been challenging to teach."
--M.K. from Iowa