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Executive Function

There are various skills/topics associated with each domain, which have been organized into bundles. Read the bundle statements to decide what skills/topics are most applicable to your setting. You can also download this Design Thinking Worksheet to assist you with the process.

BUNDLE ONE

You might choose skills/topics within this bundle if your students are adjusting to the transition to post-secondary education or if your course requires a substantial amount of content comprehension.

Evidence-based study skills (educator version)

Evidence-based study skills are practices informed by a scientific understanding of how learning works.

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Note-taking (educator version)

Note-taking is the concise recording of relevant information.

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Goal setting (educator version)

Goal setting is the process of identifying what an individual aims to accomplish to direct their action.

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Identifying misinformation (educator version)

Identifying misinformation involves determining incorrect or misleading information that is framed and presented as fact.

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BUNDLE TWO

You might choose skills/topics within this bundle if your students struggle to manage their time appropriately or if your course has a lot of assignments.

Time management (educator version)

Time management is the ability to use one’s time effectively and productively.

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Prioritization (educator version)

Prioritization is a process of organizing information or tasks and making evaluations about the order in which they will be addressed.

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BUNDLE THREE

You might choose skills/topics within this bundle if your students are experiencing high levels of academic stress/anxiety or if your course involves high-stakes tasks.

Perfection paralysis (educator version)

Perfection paralysis is the inability to meet deadlines or complete tasks due to fear of failing, and the inability to move forward after a failure or setback.

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Overcoming overwhelm (educator version)

Overcoming overwhelm is successfully navigating situations where the demands placed on an individual exceed their usual abilities to cope.

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BUNDLE FOUR

You might choose skills/topics within this bundle if your students would benefit from learning to work effectively with others or if your course includes group projects.

Project and team charters (educator version)

Project and team charters are agreed-upon documents that serve as an organized format for all parties to mutually understand roles, responsibilities, and expectations.

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Project management (educator version)

Project management involves planning and managing a project to ensure the goals and deliverables are met.

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