Strengthening Executive Function Builds Social-Emotional Competence in Young Learners

Standard 1Standard 4Topic: Brain DevelopmentTopic: Executive Function SkillsTopic: Relationships and InteractionsResource Type: Article
Written By Kadisha Conteh

https://www.communityplaythings.com/resources/articles/strengthening-executive-function-builds-social-emotional-competence-in-young-learners
Renae Ouillette addresses the gap between neuroscience and current educational practices, calling for a shift away from standardized testing toward EF-building strategies. The article provides actionable classroom techniques, such as establishing predictable routines, prioritizing open-ended play, and modeling conflict resolution to improve long-term learning trajectories

Organization/Author: Renae Ouillette, Community Playthings

Type of Resource: Article

Publication Date: July 2024

Kadisha Conteh
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