Turning some ideas on their head | Adele Diamond | TEDxWestVancouverED

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. The power of Executive Function and its impact on student learning. Adele Diamond, Ph.D., neuroscientist, psychologist and educational innovator, is one of the world’s leading researchers in developmental science. Dr. Diamond studies how executive functions can be modified by the environment, modulated by genetics and neurochemistry, become derailed in certain disorders, and can be improved by effective programs and interventions. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the