Exploring Executive Functions: A Deep Dive into the Brain’s CEO (EE0125-1)
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Facilitator: Shannon Raybold
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Time Commitment: 3 weeks at about 3-4 hours per week.
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Course Overview
Delve into the core principles of Executive Functions (EF) skills, dissecting their importance in cognitive processes and everyday functioning. Uncover the neurobiological underpinnings shaping EF development, providing a deeper understanding of their evolution across different stages of life. Explore EF in diverse developmental contexts, unraveling their profound impact on daily life activities and engage in practical applications, bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world scenarios through tailored developmental strategies.
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Meet the Facilitator
Shannon Raybold
Shannon Raybold is a special educator who is passionate about including all children in international school settings. She currently is a doctorial student working on her Ed.D in Special Education Leadership. She also serves as a program administrator in the U.S. for the largest birth-5 years old (EI/ECSE) provider in her state supporting over 3,000 children and families.
Internationally, Shannon supported schools across Central and SE Asia as well as in China for Quality Schools International (QSI) by developing supports for children with special learning needs and by building teacher capacity to serve diverse learners across environments. She also founded an educational consulting firm specializing in supporting children and adults with autism. Shannon has spoken at conferences or provided training in the U.S., China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan. She brings over 20 years of experience in the field and has 3 school-aged children who are each exceptional learners in their own way.
Shannon is passionate about ensuring that inclusive practices and mindsets are in place in all school settings so every child enjoys the right to be included and valued as a member of their home community.
Patrick Jones - Course author
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I like how SENIA provides many other sources to read and to deepen knowledge. I also like to read posts from other teachers, from them I learn a lot.
Karina AyuInova, Indonesia
I found the introduction to a variety of behavior observation tools really useful and I also appreciated theoretical overview of what is behavior and some guiding principles around how to think about Behavior.
Chris Raymaakers, Singapore
I enjoyed the Discussion Boards. Having the opportunity to interact with other professionals and stakeholders was the most insightful and fulfilling.
AntonioTiples, IV, Phillippines
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