Archive for the ‘executive function’ category

Cultivating the potential of introverts in our classrooms

May 22, 2012

This concept really caught my attention today…Please let me know what you think.  I’ve copied and pasted a bit of the article below and I have included the link:  Research suggests that the majority of our teachers believe that the “ideal student” is an extrovert. Which is extraordinary, when you consider how many of our greatest [...]

Meditation and improved concentration

February 17, 2012

How easy is this…I haven’t been a keen participant of meditation, ironically enough because I am too hyper. I am taking the 30 day challenge to meditate for 1 min three times a day! Let me know your thoughts on this recent article in the Vancouver Sun.

I.Q. Vs. Self-Discipline…what to focus on?

November 17, 2011

This article really caught my attention. Kids are born with a set I.Q. so there’s not much change to be had. Self-Discipline otherwise known as Self-Regulation can be taught and learned. Take a look at this article and pay special attention to the graph if you don’t have time to read… If we can teach [...]


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