Remember before the Directory Assistance dial for you feature was available? When you actually had to remember the phone number you were just told while you dialed? I don't know about you, but I am very thankful for the new feature of texting the number to you because as I get older my working memory sure isn't what it used to be. Maybe it's just that I have more to remember than when I was younger. Before we go any further, let's be clear on the definition of working memory . Working memory is the ability to hold information in memory while performing complext tasks. It incorporates the ability to draw on past learning or experience to apply to the situation at hand or to project into the future {Dawson and Guare}. ![]() Basically, it allows you to multi-task and do it well. Think you don't multi-task? You are always multi-tasking. Your brain is humming away and completing tasks all while you're learning new things that you will access later to complete tasks~this is working memory. Let's use our student again in the classroom. How often is working memory called upon in the classroom? ALL. THE. TIME. Here are some examples:
Yikes! and these are just a few of the examples of how working memory is accessed in the classroom. How do you think a child with poor working memory functions in the classroom or life in general? If you said not very well, you would be correct. A child with poor working memory will {list not all inclusive}:
So, what do we do?
As always, thanks for reading. Be sure to check back for my next post on Executive Functions and emotional control. Jen
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