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

The author(s) are able to take the research in the field and present it in a fashion that can be immediately applied in the classroom. Meltzer bases this book on scientific studies which goes one step closer to the neuroeducation model which is bringing findings in the laboratory and classroom together. It is stated in the book that some of the information has been validated in controlled studies, some on research in classroom and have been used effectively in the educational therapy setting. Much of the information came from the Institute for Learning and Development (ILD) and ResearchILD which appears to combine the research/training model discussed by other authors. Besides the excellent overview on understanding, assessing and teaching executive function processes, the constructs of goal setting, planning, prioritizing, organization, remembering, problem-solving and self-monitoring/self-checking form the chapters that comprise this book. There are suggestions on methods to teach EF separately or incorporating it in classes of math, reading, or writing. The reproducibles can be used in the classroom or with individual students. I found it easy to relate to this book because of the large number of references to experimental designs which lend credence to the efficacy of the recommended techniques. While part of the title includes "What works for special-needs learners", all schools and educators need to become familiar with the concepts discussed on these pages. Thank you Dr. Meltzer!!

This book is really good to have as a tool in your classroom. It gives some great suggestions on how to strenghten students executive functioning skills. Even students who have not been identified for special education might have some executive functioning problems which will affect their learning in many ways. This book will help guide you through making simple adaptations and modifications to give every student an opportunity to do their best.

This book is good for me because I learn about deficit of executive functions and I can explain to my son's teachers that my child needs help (as this book shows examples and good results) and he is not lazy. I showed parts of this books to them. They had to changed their negative position about him and they gave more help to him.

This book is a great resource for any educator. I highly recommend.

So helpful though it reads like a textbook

It is very useful and hands-on reference for strategies to remediate and accomodate executive functioning deficits in students. I am using it for ideas for my recommendation section in my psychological reports.

This book provides great information as well as a variety of hand-on strategies to try with students.

I haven't had a lot of spare time to read this book, but I know it will help me be a better teacher as I serve these children to meet their unique needs.

This books helps me to remember skills and strategies that some of my students do not have. It also helps me to reset my thinking and be intentional when modeling some executive functioning skills for students who need that extra reminder.

Very useful book

libro muy sencillo entendible ameno e interesante para aprender sobre como aprende el cerebro. bueno para quienes comienzan en el tema.