Teaching the Skills of "Doing School"

Do your students seem to know what to do but just cannot seem to do it? In this first episode of VIBE Edu's new series on executive functioning, Joshua Stamper, Kim Gameroz, TJ Vari, and Mitch Weathers lay the foundation for one of the most important and undertaught topics in education. For example, the cognitive processes that drive a student's ability to learn, self-regulate, stay focused, and navigate a school day.Mitch Weathers, creator of Organized Binder and his brand new book on core executive functions for grades K–3, walks the crew through the difference between executive functions and executive functioning skills, introduces the three core EFs (working memory, inhibition, and cognitive flexibility), and explains why executive dysfunction is never just about the kid — it is always about the kid and their environment. From Kim's relatable "just trying to make coffee" scenario to Josh's driving-on-autopilot metaphor, the episode makes these brain-based concepts tangible and immediately useful for teachers at every grade level. If you have ever watched a student stare blankly after directions and thought "what is going on in there," this episode is your starting point.Mitch's New Book: https://amzn.to/4bAnVjw***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/