Executive Functions (Part 1): Understanding Why Some Students Struggle

PD Hours: 1

This module explores executive functions and explains why many students struggle with cognitive processes related to learning. It then examines why it’s critical for teachers to explicitly teach these students when, where, and how to use effective study strategies to help them succeed academically.

By completing the entire Perspectives & Resources section and reviewing the accompanying activities, the learner will:

• Understand why some students struggle with academic tasks
• Understand the differences in how successful and struggling students learn information
• Know that students with learning difficulties often need to be explicitly taught study skills strategies