T&L 2900: ONL: How to Improve Executive Functioning in the Classroom

This course is designed to review the basic concepts of executive functioning and how it impacts learning. Participants will learn ways to embed executive functioning skills in classroom routines and lesson plans. Participants will also learn basic executive functioning interventions to use with individual students and small groups. The book "Smart but Scattered" by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare will be used to teach and demonstrate concepts.

After completing this course participants will:

Understand what executive functioning skills are and how they impact classroom success.
Learn steps to embed executive functioning skills into classroom lessons and routines.
Know basic executive functioning intervention strategies to assist struggling students.

The course content is organized into six lessons. Each lesson includes a reading assignment, a variety of links to articles, video/audio, and other instructional resources selected to enhance the learning experience and support the various topics. Discussion posts, reflection activities and a final paper will be used to assess your comprehension and application of those materials.

Course Resources
How to Improve Executive Functioning (Course at a Glance) (PDF Document)

Session Details

Schedule:

Once the course is paid in full, access is typically granted within 3-5 business days after payment is processed. You will have up to 4 months to complete your course. Work at your own pace.

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Price:

Full Credit (3 credit, S/U grade) : $375.00

Cancellation Policy

No refund is available after access has been given to course materials.

Instructor or Facilitator

Name

Additional Resources

Tamara Waters-Wheeler

Tamara Waters-Wheeler
Adjunct Instructor

More Info: Tamara Waters-Wheeler began her scholastic career at the University of Regina where she obtained a B.A. in Psychology in August of 1991. Tamara received her Education Specialist Degree at Minot State University in 2002 and became a full-time school psychologist in 2003. Tamara is heavily involved in the ND Association of School Psychologists, holding the President position, twice, as well as past president, and secretary. She has also served as the President of the ND Council for Exceptional Children and as President of the Bismarck-Mandan Council for Exceptional Children.

Email: tamara.wheeler@minotstateu.edu
Phone: 701.527.6733