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Handwriting promotes learning more than typing, scientists claim
A Norwegian team of scientists has investigated the influence of handwriting and typing on brain activity and memory abilities.
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Time visualization: Tool
The D4E1 Timevisualization aid has been developed as a personalized tool to gain insight into:
- what part of the day it is at a certain time,
- which part of the day a certain activity takes place,
- when an action is necessary for activities within a …
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A look at ADHD through executive functions and motivation
An article from Education Community about the interaction between executive functioning and motivation. After reading the article you will better understand where the behavior of a student with ADHD comes from and how you can deal with it.
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Children's books about how the brain works
A list of books about how the brain works.
The way the brain works is very complicated. However, it can be very useful to talk to children about how the brain works. If you start using mindset methods or would like to get started with a growth …
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Attention to executive functions: Information, tips and ideas
In her blog, Miss Femke takes a closer look at the following executive functions:
- inhibition ,
- working memory ,
- planning and organization,
- task initiation ,
- emotion regulation ,
- flexibility ,
- metacognition and self-monitoring.
You will discover …
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Dealing with weak executive functions
Executive functions are less developed in people with ADD. This is referred to as 'weak' executive functions.
In the article you can read more about executive functions, dealing with weak EF and training EF.
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Teach children to choose consciously
Conscious choice is an important skill to learn.
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Fear of failure!? What can you do in class?
There are children with performance anxiety in every class. What can you do for them as a teacher?
Read all about it in the article, with attention to helping thoughts, solution-oriented working and self-image.
You will also find posters and useful …
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Train executive functions with games
The article briefly explains what executive functions are, how you can train the executive functions and with which games you can practice this.
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Handbook executive functions
To help a student develop executive functions, it is good to know how they function.
Eleven cards describe the various executive functions, but also how you can support children in their development.
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Why every teacher should teach about fake news
'Fake news is everywhere, and young people are falling for it with open eyes'. Is that right? And what can you do as a teacher? Annelore Deprez (UGent and Artevelde University College Ghent) explains the rise of fake news and tells you how you …
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Help students to reflect on their work
The students deliver their task in the appropriate drawer:
- green (went very well),
- yellow (it took some effort),
- red (too difficult).
The students do self-assessment via this return system with three return containers.
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