Middle School Executive Functioning
Class
Candace Rydell
Learn all the tips, tricks, and strategies to be successful in high school, college, and life. Having a plan to walk through each step is helpful in building lifelong habits that will benefit learning. We will use a materials handed out in class and class time to learn and share vital skills. There will be no homework or grades, but you will want to practice what you are learning throughout the week in your other classes.
Middle School Executive Functioning Skills
Syllabus 23-24
Welcome to Executive Functioning in the middle grades! This class is a relaxed yet comprehensive view of skills needed to organize, prepare, plan, think flexibly, manage time, self advocate, and initiate tasks. These skills are vital to everyday living and help with so many aspects of academics. We will also spend time working on improving processing speed.
A binder, tab dividers, and weekly handouts will be provided. Bring notebook paper and pencil or pen to class. No grades will be given. This course teaches you how to improve your habits & choices. No text needed.
August
7 Processing Speed, Learning Style Inventory
14 Perspectives & Flexible Thinking
21 Compromising
28 Task Initiation
September
4-Labor Day, No School
11 Motivation
18 Perseverance
25 Focus & Attention
October
2 Preparation
9 Planning
16 Prioritizing
23 Organization
30 Self Advocacy
November
6 Self Monitoring & Self-Control
13Time Management
January
8 Time Management
15 Study Environment
22 Learning Lifestyle
29 Study Methods (SQ3R)
February
5 Study Methods (Thinking Maps)
12 Effective Listening 1
9 Taking Notes
26 Taking Notes
March
4 Metacognition
11-Spring Break, No School
18 Memory Techniques
25 Memory Techniques
April
1 Exam Strategies
8 Exam Strategies
15 Working Memory
22 Working Memory
29 Working Memory
May
6 Review
13 Review
Here is the class outline:
1. Week 1
Aug 7
Browse through binder. Finish adding tab labels, if needed. Bring binder and pencil to class next Monday. |
2. Week 2
Aug 14
There is no homework; just bring binder to class each week. Think about and practice what we learn in class. |
3. Week 15
Nov 13
Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! See you back in class on January 8, 2024. |
4. Week 18
Jan 22
Great having everyone back in class! Remember to bring your binder each week so we can progress through all these skills that are helping you become better students. |
5. Week 21
Feb 12
We will finish up Processing Speed and Planning, Preparation, & Prioritizing sections next week. Be sure to bring your binder to class! |
6. Week 24
Mar 6
Spring Break March 11-15 Please bring notebook to class each week |