Core Executive Functions and the Science of Learning

What if the student who keeps eloping, zoning out, or shutting down is not being defiant but is simply running out of cognitive bandwidth? In this second episode of VIBE Edu's executive functioning series, Mitch Weathers breaks down the three core executive functions: working memory, inhibition, and cognitive flexibility. And the crew unpacks what it actually looks like when these processes are underdeveloped in real K–3 classrooms.Kim Gameroz shares a powerful real-world story of a student who stopped eloping after just two days once consistent routines, emotion-identification tools, and shared language were put in place across both the counselor's room and the general education classroom. Mitch connects these wins to two core principles from his new book, Executive Functions for Every K–3 Classroom: reduce interference and increase automaticity, and walks through how teachers can look at their environment, instruction, and routines through an "EF glasses" lens without adding anything new to their plate. TJ Vari and Josh Stamper round out the conversation by connecting underdeveloped executive functions to opportunity gaps, tier one instruction, and why what looks like defiance in the classroom is often a lagging skill waiting to be taught.Mitch's New Book: https://amzn.to/4bAnVjw#vibeedu or https://organizedbinder.com/books/Kim's Texas Book Event: https://bit.ly/4sHnGKT ***Connect with our hosts:Kim Gameroz- https://www.selebrategoodtimes.com/Joshua Stamper- https://joshstamper.com/TJ Vari- https://theschoolhouse302.com/Mitch Weathers- https://organizedbinder.com/