Student talk plays a key role in developing flexibility, one of the most essential executive function skills students need to thrive in high school and beyond. As part of the broader framework of executive function instruction, flexibility involves adapting to unexpected changes, understanding multiple perspectives, and smoothly transitioning between tasks. By encouraging structured conversations, teachers […]

As educators, one of the most impactful ways we can support students in developing flexible thinking is by ensuring we model flexibility in our daily interactions and routines. In education, flexibility is a vital executive function that describes the ability to adapt to changing conditions by revising plans or switching strategies. Students who struggle with […]