In NEXUS classes, students are learning that:
EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING skills can be taught, practiced, and strengthened over time.
TIME MANAGEMENT (Last minute...)
GOAL SETTING
SELF-CONTROL (Do I play video games or...)
INITIATING TASKS
FLEXIBLE THINKING (I'll never be able to do it!)
PLANNING
ORGANIZATION (Weakness? Take time to...)
PROBLEM-SOLVING
MEETING DEADLINES
WORKING MEMORY
EVALUATING PRIORITIES
PERSEVERANCE (This is too hard!)
WHAT SKILL ARE YOU STRENGTHENING?
WE ARE ALL LEARNERS - and teachers!!!