This presentation explores the crucial role of executive function (EF) skills in reading instruction and how differentiating instruction can effectively support individuals with learning disabilities. By focusing on Structured Literacy and its integration with EF principles, we aim to provide educators with a deep understanding of how to tailor their teaching strategies to meet the unique needs of learners. The session will highlight practical approaches to differentiate instruction, ensuring that all students, regardless of their EF profiles or learning challenges, can achieve improved reading outcomes and engagement with written material.
Learning Outcomes
- Educators will understand executive function (EF) skills and their impact on reading, refining teaching methods to meet learners’ needs.
- Educators will tailor instruction to enhance students’ reading comprehension by recognizing EF’s role in decoding and engagement.
- Participants will gain metacognitive techniques, lesson-planning approaches, and methods to foster EF development, improving reading outcomes for learners.
Speaker(s)
Jones