Executive functioning skills:
Planning
Organizing
Time management
Task initiation
Attention
Working memory
Self-control
Metacognition
Executive functioning skills are not just embedded in academics; they are life skills!
Many students struggle to keep organized, manage their time, and adhere to assignment deadlines. The technology that is always at their fingertips further complicates their ability to focus and be productive in their academics. There are strategies - such as time management tools, active learning strategies, and graphic organizers - that students can employ to improve executive functioning skills and boost academic progress.