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Boosting Executive Skills in the Classroom: A Practical Guide for Educators by Cooper-Kahn Joyce Foster Margaret (2013-01-14) Paperback Unknown Binding

by Joyce Cooper-Kahn (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars 26 ratings
A guide for helping students with weak Executive Function skills to learn efficiently and effectively Students with weak Executive Function skills need strong support and specific strategies to help them learn in an efficient manner, demonstrate what they know, and manage the daily demands of school. This book shows teachers how to do exactly that, while also managing the ebb and flow of their broader classroom needs. From the author of the bestselling parenting book Late, Lost, and Unprepared , comes a compilation of the most practical tools and strategies, designed to be equally useful for children with EF problems as well as all other students in the general education classroom. Rooted in solid research and classroom-tested experience, the book is organized to help teachers negotiate the very fluid challenges they face every day; educators will find strategies that improve their classroom "flow" and reduce the stress of struggling to teach students with EF weaknesses. This important book offers teachers specific strategies to help students with EF deficits learn in an efficient manner, demonstrate what they know, and manage the daily demands of school.
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  1. Joyce Cooper-Kahn

    Joyce Cooper-Kahn

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    Joyce Cooper-Kahn, was born in Washington, D.C., and spent much of her first ten years on the grounds of the carnival owned by her parents and grandparents. She attributes some of her observing nature to the unique perspective she gained as a child.

    Now a clinical psychologist, she provides clinical services at Thinking Tree Psychology in Severna Park, Maryland. She specializes in individual and family services, educational consultation and second opinions regarding attention and other learning disorders, social-emotional challenges, and executive functioning delays.

    Dr. Cooper-Kahn is the co-author of the award-winning book, Late, Lost and Unprepared: A Parent's Guide to Helping Children with Executive Functioning. That book introduced readers to her enthusiasm, expertise and straightforward guidance on ways to help youth with ADHD and executive functioning weaknesses.

    Boosting Executive Skills in the Classroom, co-authored with Learning Specialist Margaret Foster, brings the same clarity and practical approach to the school setting.

    In her writing, as in her clinical work, Dr. Cooper-Kahn brings together science, clinical experience, and an appreciation for the daily demands of those raising and teaching children. Her passion lies at this junction where psychology informs daily life.

    She is a well-known speaker in the United States and abroad, bringing her knowledge and engaging style to those working with children.

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  • Zara H
    5.0 out of 5 stars The new 'Bible' on Executive Skills for Teachers
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2013
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    This is an excellent book which all teachers, everywhere, should read.
    Russell Barkley PhD says that 'Understanding the nature of the 'condition' is the single most important 'treatment' to help these kids'. This book provides that understanding in a clear, interesting and economic way. It contains ideas and strategies that are essential for the students identified with executive skill delays but useful for all students. It won't take long to read but you will go back to it time and time again.

    Zara Harris, Pediatric Occupational Therapist
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  • Marty B
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good overview with praactical suggestions
    Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2013
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    This book provides a good overview and explanation of executive skills and why they are important considerations for educators. It also provides excellent practical suggestions for classroom teachers. Educators today can be overwhelmed by state standards, new Common Core Standards and community demands. Often they lose sight of how important they are in molding a generation that will have to face and solve many unanticipated problems. This book provides a compass founded in a good grasp of cognitive neuroscience.
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  • eden
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, well-written resource!!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2022
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    Using this book to develop an executive functioning curriculum and support for students. This is a great resource and very usable!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Who knew? Now you do!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2022
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    This book paints a very clear picture of what it is like to be a child with weak executive function skills. It reveals what is a very big problem for children with a number of learning challenges. It, masterfully points to the many and ongoing challenges and lays out the pathways to a less stressful and likely more successful future for your child!
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  • Sherril Collins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very insightful information
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2019
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    Thinking about the challenges of fast-paced curriculum and the demands of standards-based assessments, it is a wonder that we don’t have more kids burning out. Instead, many kids who struggle with Executive Function challenges are the kids who find trouble, check out of the learning environment or have difficulty with independent work skills. This book offers concrete examples and suggestions that educators (and parents) can use to support their students in developing more organized and independent learning strategies.
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  • Greenbyoo
    4.0 out of 5 stars A place to start
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2014
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    This book gives a good basic overview of executive skills, and I really liked the chart that outlined core executive skills. I was a little disappointed with the second half of the book because I was hoping for MORE practical, applicable advice. Planners, reminders, greeting routines, regular grade checks, warm-ups...I'm already doing all of those, and I would guess that most experienced teachers are as well. I would definitely recommend it for new teachers or for anyone who is unfamiliar with executive skills. If you've been teaching for a number of years, you may or may not find something new.
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  • Reba L
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2017
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    Great book, met Ms. Cooper-Kahn.
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  • brownsugar
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2017
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    Needed the book for a class.
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  • Nancy Sculnik
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent practical advice for specialists and educators in the field
    Reviewed in Canada on August 18, 2023
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    This book provides realistic and hands on advice and tools for those of us in the field.
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