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What's really happening when students struggle to stay on task, complete assignments, or transition between activities? In this illuminating conversation with literacy experts Dr. Matt Strader and Dr. Douglas Fisher, Shannon and Mary delve into the complex world of executive functioning and its impact on classroom performance. Executive functioning isn't just about behavior—it's about cognitive processes happening in the brain's prefrontal cortex. Both guests help us understand the crucial distinction between the neurological processes of executive functioning and the observable skills of self-regulation.

RESOURCES MENTIONED DURING THE EPISODE:

  1. McGraw-Hill Science of Literacy Library:
    A free resource hub containing blogs, videos, research reports, and more— designed to connect teachers with practical classroom resources and Professional Learning tips.
  2. Dr. Douglas Fisher's website
  3. Dr. Matt Strader on LinkedIn
  4. Executive Skills and Reading Comprehension: A Guide for Educators by Kelly Cartwright and Nell Duke *Amazon affiliate link
  5. Center on the Developing Child from Harvard University
  6. Deborah Phillips-EF as the "air traffic control system"
  7. Lynn Meltzer- mountain versus trees (cognitive flexibility)
  8. Amy Berry- Teacher expectations on engagement
  9. Timothy Shanahan's blog from 2022 on Executive Functioning and Reading
  10. Center on the Developing Child (Harvard University): EF- video
  11. Unmasking Autism by Devon Price *Amazon affiliate link*
  12. FCRR: Alphabet Arc
  13. Promoting Executive Functioning in the Classroom by Lynn Meltzer *Amazon affiliate link*
  14. Cognitive Challenges article by Stephen Chew and William Cerbin
  15. Bandura-outcome expectations
  16. Understood.org: What is neurodiversity?

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Executive Functioning (00:00:00)

2. Background of Expert Guests (00:09:13)

3. Understanding Executive Functioning Skills (00:17:32)

4. Success-Failure Ratio in Learning (00:25:04)

5. Classroom Values and Cultural Awareness (00:38:50)

6. Supporting Students with Neurodiverse Needs (00:51:19)

7. Building Self-Efficacy for Self-Advocacy (00:58:41)

8. Final Thoughts and Resources (01:07:31)

120 episodes

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Content provided by Shannon Betts and Mary Saghafi, Shannon Betts, and Mary Saghafi. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Shannon Betts and Mary Saghafi, Shannon Betts, and Mary Saghafi or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

What's really happening when students struggle to stay on task, complete assignments, or transition between activities? In this illuminating conversation with literacy experts Dr. Matt Strader and Dr. Douglas Fisher, Shannon and Mary delve into the complex world of executive functioning and its impact on classroom performance. Executive functioning isn't just about behavior—it's about cognitive processes happening in the brain's prefrontal cortex. Both guests help us understand the crucial distinction between the neurological processes of executive functioning and the observable skills of self-regulation.

RESOURCES MENTIONED DURING THE EPISODE:

  1. McGraw-Hill Science of Literacy Library:
    A free resource hub containing blogs, videos, research reports, and more— designed to connect teachers with practical classroom resources and Professional Learning tips.
  2. Dr. Douglas Fisher's website
  3. Dr. Matt Strader on LinkedIn
  4. Executive Skills and Reading Comprehension: A Guide for Educators by Kelly Cartwright and Nell Duke *Amazon affiliate link
  5. Center on the Developing Child from Harvard University
  6. Deborah Phillips-EF as the "air traffic control system"
  7. Lynn Meltzer- mountain versus trees (cognitive flexibility)
  8. Amy Berry- Teacher expectations on engagement
  9. Timothy Shanahan's blog from 2022 on Executive Functioning and Reading
  10. Center on the Developing Child (Harvard University): EF- video
  11. Unmasking Autism by Devon Price *Amazon affiliate link*
  12. FCRR: Alphabet Arc
  13. Promoting Executive Functioning in the Classroom by Lynn Meltzer *Amazon affiliate link*
  14. Cognitive Challenges article by Stephen Chew and William Cerbin
  15. Bandura-outcome expectations
  16. Understood.org: What is neurodiversity?

Support the show

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Introduction to Executive Functioning (00:00:00)

2. Background of Expert Guests (00:09:13)

3. Understanding Executive Functioning Skills (00:17:32)

4. Success-Failure Ratio in Learning (00:25:04)

5. Classroom Values and Cultural Awareness (00:38:50)

6. Supporting Students with Neurodiverse Needs (00:51:19)

7. Building Self-Efficacy for Self-Advocacy (00:58:41)

8. Final Thoughts and Resources (01:07:31)

120 episodes

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