In today's fast-paced world, information is at our fingertips 24/7. It can be a bit overwhelming, but when you find a way to filter the information, the potential for learning is incredible. For me, subscribing to blogs is a way to get bite-sized pieces of information straight to my email inbox. Sometimes I read through each post, sometimes I save them for later, sometimes I delete them. One thing is for sure, though: I learn SO much from bloggers in the education community. One blogger you should know is Seth Perler. Perler is an Executive Function and Twice Exceptional Coach out of Colorado, and his information is WONDERFUL. If you aren't familiar with the term executive function, or even if you are, I suggest you read Perler's article here. It gives a very clear, easy-to-read explanation of executive function and what we need to do to help students who struggle with it.
In a nutshell, students who struggle with executive function are those kids who just can't do school. They can't seem get their homework done and they are disorganized. They have been groomed to think they are dumb or lazy, and their teachers think they have all this potential and they "just need to get it together." Really, these kids are as Perler calls them "out-of-the-box thinkers". It's not that they are dumb or they are wasting their God-given talents; rather, these students don't operate in a way that allows them to be successful in the traditional school setting. I have had so many kids that fit this description in my years as a classroom teacher, and I know I didn't always help them like I needed to, because sometimes I just didn't know how. Perler provides a plethora of resources for students, parents, and teachers. The videos for students are awesome, and he speaks in a way that definitely connects with kids. I highly encourage you to check Perler out. I guarantee when you start reading, students will start coming to mind, and hopefully you will be able to help them improve executive functioning, giving them a leg up in school and in their future.
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