Transforming Academic Performance with Executive Function and the 360 Thinking Methodology
18-19 November 2024
Seminar details
Date
18-19 November 2024Time
9am - 5pmVenue
Raffles Town Club1 Plymouth Avenue
Singapore 297753
Attendance via live streaming available for overseas participants
For enquiries, please email us at info@c-c.sg
Program Details
Unlock the Key to Academic Achievement and Beyond!
Does your student struggle with homework, studying, or writing? Do they have difficulty getting started, staying focused, or meeting deadlines? These challenges can significantly impact academic performance and overall well-being. The good news is that these skills can be learned and strengthened.
Join us for a transformative seminar that will revolutionize how you approach student success. We will delve into the essential cognitive processes known as executive function skills – the control center for planning, organization, time management, and more. By understanding and nurturing these skills, you can empower students to overcome obstacles, reach their full potential, and thrive both academically and personally.
This seminar is suitable for both new and returning participants. New participants will learn the fundamentals of executive function skills and the groundbreaking 360 Thinking methodology. Returning participants will deepen your understanding with advanced strategies and new applications to further enhance student performance.
Don't miss this opportunity to transform student potential into academic achievement and lifelong success!
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN in this 2 day seminar:
1. Time & Material Mastery
Learn proven strategies to guide students in conquering daily homework, tackling long-term projects, and preparing for tests with confidence.
2. Initiation & Consistency
Discover effective techniques to break through procrastination, foster consistent effort, and ensure timely completion of tasks.
3. The Homework Habitat
Create an optimal homework environment that minimizes distractions, maximizes productivity, and promotes a positive learning experience for both students and their families.
4. Writing as an Executive Function Skill
Transform writing from a daunting task into a powerful tool for developing executive control, improving thought retrieval, and enhancing overall written expression.
5. Planning and Organization
Empower students with the ability to break down assignments into manageable steps, set realistic timelines, and approach tasks systematically.
6. Time Management
Equip students with essential time management skills to allocate their time effectively, reduce last-minute cramming, and establish healthy study habits.
7. Working Memory
Enhance students' capacity to follow multi-step instructions, solve complex problems, and integrate new information effectively.
8. Cognitive Flexibility
Cultivate cognitive flexibility, enabling students to adapt to change, embrace new challenges, shift perspectives, and think creatively.
About the seminar
Who should attend
The seminar is appropriate for all parents and professionals: educators, SEN Officers, mainstream teachers, SPED teachers, therapists, and psychologists.
Population to be discussed
The learning is applicable to students aged preschool to university level
Certification
Participants will receive a certificate of attendance, issued by the organizing body.
What past attendees had to say about this seminar!
About the speaker
Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC/SLP
Sarah is a distinguished professional who has over 25 years experience in the treatment, assessment and case management of executive function skills. Sarah is an internationally recognized expert on executive function and presents seminars and workshops on the programs and strategies she has developed with her Co-Director Kristen Jacobsen. Her illuminating presentations have captivated a diverse audience, including professional and parent organizations, schools, and other lay groups She has presented to and consulted with over 1700 public and private schools worldwide.
Sarah's excellence and dedication to her profession are underscored by a host of awards and honors. In 2017, she received the Bette Ann Harris Distinguished Professional Award, followed by the Innovative Promising Practices Award from CHADD, The National Resource on ADHD, in November 2015. Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions has twice recognized her, bestowing the Expertise in Clinical Practice Award and the Distinguished Alumni Award. Furthermore, she was the recipient of the Faculty in Excellence Award in 2002 and 2011, and the ACE award from the American Speech and Language Hearing Association in 2013, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. In recognition of her global influence in the field of twice-exceptional learning, Sarah and Kristen Jacobsen were the honored recipients of the Nancy Tarshis Legacy Fellowship Award. Further solidifying their status as eminent figures in their field, Sarah and Kristen were named one of the Top 10 Professional Development Providers for 2023 by Education Technology Insights Magazine.
Her extensive experience, innovative approach, and comprehensive understanding of executive function skills have not only shaped her career but also significantly impacted the lives of countless individuals she has served.