The Stroop Effect and Executive Functions
The Stroop Effect is a great example of how we need mental flexibility and selective attention.
The Stroop Effect is a great example of how we need mental flexibility and selective attention.
When COVID lockdown started and it became obvious that my daughter needed supplemental help, I stumbled across a resource on Teachers Pay Teachers that took me to a platform called “Boom Learning”. In the product description, I saw something about “cards” and thought “What are BOOM cards?”. I had never heard of such a thing….
Working memory is a critical part of our ability to learn & reason, and is highly related to intelligence. This post shares strategies to increase working memory in yourself or your students.
How to strengthen selective attention and sustained attention. List of tips and fun activities to try.
Read here for a definition of working memory, working memory capacity, and examples of what it looks like and how to strengthen it.
These activities for visual memory are fun for kids and adults and are great exercises for memory as well as attention to detail.
This article explains what executive functioning means in plain english.