Promoting Executive Function in the Classroom (What Works for Special-Needs Learners)

About this book

Accessible and practical this book helps teachers incorporate executive function processes--such as planning organizing prioritizing and self-checking--into the classroom curriculum. Chapters provide effective strategies for optimizing what K12 students learn by improving how they learn. Noted authority Lynn Meltzer and her research associates present a wealth of easy-to-implement assessment tools teaching techniques and activities and planning aids. Featuring numerous whole-class ideas and suggestions the book also shows how to differentiate instruction for students with learning or attention difficulties. Case examples illustrate individualized teaching strategies and classroom accommodations. More than a dozen reproducibles are included; the large-size format facilitates photocopying and day-to-day reference. Purchasers also get access to a webpage where they can download and print the reproducible materials. See also Meltzers edited volume Executive Function in Education Second Edition which presents state-of-the-art knowledge on the role of EF in learning across the content areas.