First and foremost, educators must understand that executive functions are not actually taught! They are best learned when students clearly see them modeled while getting daily practice employing them by engaging in the predictable daily learning routine! The three keys for "teaching" executive functioning skills are: Clarity, Routine, and Modeling. With these three keys, teachers […]
Executive Dysfunction - An Indicator It is not a student's fault if they lack or struggle with the executive functioning skills. Students lack these skills because they have not learned them yet! AKA - they have not been clearly taught. It is helpful for educators to see a lack of skills not as a deficit […]
What are executive functioning skills? Executive functions are the mental processes that enable us to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks successfully. There are three keys to teaching executive functioning skills: clarity, routine, and modeling. When I first developed these strategies to teach executive functions in my classroom, there was a spark. […]
Mitch recently had the privilege of joining host Eric Skanson on the TalentED podcast! In this episode Mitch shares his personal journey from struggling student to visionary educator and entrepreneur is truly inspiring. They also explore the importance of executive functioning skills, why they are often overlooked in traditional education, and the key strategies that […]
Tune in to catch Mitch's conversation with Lisa Ling about his book Executive Functions for Every Classroom. Lisa and Mitch explore how executive functions are the key to addressing interrupted learning resulting from the pandemic, how easy it is for schools and teachers to bring awareness around executive functions to their students, how parents can […]
In the 11th episode of season 4, Joe gets the honor of interviewing Organized Binder's very own - Mitch Weathers, who is hot off the presses with his new book. Joe puts him on the hot seat and we play - name that executive function.
I had the honor of joining Erik Ellefsen, host of the Digical Education Podcast, to chat about my book and all things executive functions. I think you will enjoy our casual conversation! Tune in and listen by clicking here.
Tune in and listen by clicking here. I have to admit, I was intimidated, at first, to be a guest on the Leading Better & Growing Faster show with Drs. Joseph Jones and T.J. Vari! We had a fun and meaningful conversation about the importance of teaching Executive Functioning Skills! I really think you will […]
It was a true honor to join Jon Eckert, Executive Director of the Baylor University Center for School Leadership, and host of the Just Schools Podcast, to discuss the three essential keys to teaching executive functioning skills, supporting students, and fostering academic success. After following his work for years and in particular reading his new […]
Thank you Tanya Farrol, a dedicated educator at the Nanjing International School in Vietnam, for sharing "Executive Functions for Every Classroom" with your team. Your support means the world to me! Can't wait to hear what your teachers think about the book!
