The Development of Executive Functions (Ef) for Childhood

Abstract

           This article presents the importance of Executive Functions (EF), which are the functions of the frontal brain. related to thinking control emotional expression and behaviors in order to reach the goals well. If these have been developed well since childhood, it will help the child grow up with quality and lead to success in life in educational and occupation successes and will grow up to be a quality adult in the future with having both good physical and mental health. The composition of Executive Functions consists of 9 areas, divided into

3 groups: 1) Basic Skills Group, 2) Self-Directing Skills Group, and 3) Practical Skills Group. Early childhood and elementary school teachers play a very important role in developing brain skills. The teacher's guidelines for developing Executive Functions include: 1) Having knowledge and understanding about children's development and learning in order to lead design of learning management for the child's age; 2) Conducting activities that are appropriate and interact with others including setting up an environment and teaching materials that support learning; and 3) Having expertise in a variety of skills especially observation skills. This will enable them to be aware of the needs of children and to adjust the learning management accordingly in a timely manner.