Exploring Executive Functions: A Deep Dive into the Brain’s CEO (June 2025)

  • Facilitator: Tanya Farrol
  • Time Commitment: 3 weeks at about 3-4 hours per week.
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Course Overview

Delve into the core principles of Executive Functions (EF) skills, dissecting their importance in cognitive processes and everyday functioning. Uncover the neurobiological underpinnings shaping EF development, providing a deeper understanding of their evolution across different stages of life. Explore EF in diverse developmental contexts, unraveling their profound impact on daily life activities and engage in practical applications, bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world scenarios through tailored developmental strategies.

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Meet the Facilitator

Tanya Farrol

Tanya Farrol is a founding member of SENIA and has been part of the organization since 2002. She has hosted SENIA conferences in Beijing where she lived for over 18 years. Since 2009, she has been on the SENIA Board organizing the Scholarships & Awards and part of the SENIA-Beijing Board as the external expertise list coordinator and organizing local conferences from 2009 – 2020. Tanya received a Masters in Special Education while teaching overseas in England. As a special educator with 23+ years of experience in international schools, she has promoted inclusion and raised awareness of special education issues in the communities she has lived in – Haiti, Egypt, England, and China. Currently, she is living and working at Nanjing International School where she continues to support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the community. You can typically find Tanya traveling around the world with her family, eating scrumptious food and cheering on her beloved Formula One team.
Patrick Jones - Course author

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I like how SENIA provides many other sources to read and to deepen knowledge. I also like to read posts from other teachers, from them I learn a lot.
Karina AyuInova, Indonesia
I found the introduction to a variety of behavior observation tools really useful and I also appreciated theoretical overview of what is behavior and some guiding principles around how to think about Behavior.
Chris Raymaakers, Singapore
I enjoyed the Discussion Boards. Having the opportunity to interact with other professionals and stakeholders was the most insightful and fulfilling.
AntonioTiples, IV, Phillippines
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