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DOI: 10.36560/17520241974
Enviado: 2024-06-18
Publicado: 2024-08-28

Enhancing executive functions in children: a comprehensive review of interventions via digital technologies and future directions

Net Media Lab Mind - Brain R&D ΙΙΤ - N.C.S.R. "Demokritos"
Net Media Lab Mind - Brain R&D ΙΙΤ - N.C.S.R. "Demokritos"
Executive Functions, Cognitive Training, Educational Interventions, Technology in Education, Special Education, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Teacher-Student Relationship, Parental Involvement

Resumo

This review critically examines a broad spectrum of interventions aimed at bolstering executive functions (EFs) in children, a cornerstone for their academic, social, and cognitive development. We delve into a variety of EF enhancement strategies from June 2006 to March 2024, encompassing computer-based programs, physical exercises, classroom adjustments, and innovative technologies like virtual reality and educational robotics. Stressing the importance of parental involvement and positive teacher-student interactions, the review proposes an evidence-based approach tailored to individual needs, offering significant benefits particularly to children with or at risk for conditions such as ADHD and ASD. The synthesis underscores the imperative of collaborative initiatives among educators, policymakers, and families for fostering inclusive educational practices that nurture holistic EF development. The review sets forth the need for future research to embark on longitudinal studies and explore novel technologies, aiming to refine evidence-based educational strategies and enhance the cognitive and emotional well-being of children globally.

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Gkora, V., & Drigas, A. (2024). Enhancing executive functions in children: a comprehensive review of interventions via digital technologies and future directions. Scientific Electronic Archives, 17(5). https://doi.org/10.36560/17520241974