Promoting Executive Functioning in the Classroom

Course Outline

What is executive functioning
How does executive function impact learning
What does executive functioning look like in the classroom
Strategies for executive function skill development
Incorporating executive functioning skills into lessons in the classroom and homework assignment

Learning Outcomes

• To understand and describe executive functioning
• To identify and describe the primary executive functions
• To identify skills necessary for success in the classroom
• To develop strategies and interventions for executive function skills

Course Instructor

Dr. Tanisha Vanen (Psy.D.) is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (USA), a Registered Psychologist (Singapore), and Registered Clinical Supervisor (Singapore). Dr. Tanisha provides diagnostic assessments, therapy, skills coaching, parent training, and group sessions for individuals and their families relating to a range of neurodevelopmental differences and mental health challenges. Apart from her clinical practice, Dr. Tanisha is a lecturer for various psychology modules at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels at local and private universities in Singapore. Dr. Tanisha also offers clinical supervision to budding psychologists and consults with organisations on various projects. She is a co-founder of The Singapore Sibshop, where she facilitates programs for siblings of individuals with neurodevelopmental differences

Terms and Conditions

• Registration will be confirmed only upon receiving invoice or full payment.
• If the participant is absent without valid reason or without supporting document, full course fees will be charged with no refund
• PCG funding is subjected to approval by NCSS and staff of Social Service Agencies (SSAs) which
  are members of NCSS may receive PCG funding based on a first come first served basis as slots are
  limited.
• Registrants from SSAs who have registered for the course but did not manage to get the funding,
  will pay the full course fees.
• Registrants from non-SSAs will pay the full course fees.
• For courses that are not PCG approved, the full course fees will apply.
• Registration will be confirmed only upon receiving invoice or full payment.
• If the participant is absent without valid reason or without supporting document, full course fees will be charged with no refund
• 100% attendance of the course is required