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Beter bij de les training

An effective method for improving the executive functions of primary school students

Beter bij de les training is a proven effective method for improving the executive functions of primary school students (from the age of 8). Executive functions are the control functions of the brain, such as working memory, attention and planning. These functions play an important role in learning and are predictive of learning performance.

During the training, children gain more insight into their learning behavior so that they can ultimately adjust themselves as independently as possible. The parents and teacher also gain more insight into the learning behavior of the child, so that they can support them in a targeted manner. The adaptive training of the working memory capacity is combined with the teaching of learning strategies regarding attention, planning, working memory, goal-oriented and task-oriented behavior. During the training, the child is continuously reminded of the approach and working method, so that a child learns to reflect on him or herself and to self regulate. A child also learns to deal with his/her weaker functions in a (different/more skillful) way, so that he/she is less bothered by it in the day to day.
In our experience most children enjoy doing the exercises. A lot of attention is also paid to giving effective, positive feedback to motivate the child.

The training in practice

  • The training is intense and takes place in school during school hours. This helps internalize and apply the learned skills.
  • The teacher plays an active role in the child's learning process, supporting the child during and after the training to keep practicing.
  • Parents are also involved in the training by receiving information about executive functions, the content of the training and how they can continue to practice the skills at home. 
  • It takes about six weeks in total, spread over 25 training sessions.
  • Four or five times a week an individual training session takes place with the student and the Better at the Lesson coach or trainer.
  • Each training session lasts 45-60 minutes.

Contact us at

Contact us at info@basisclub.nl for more information on the Beter bij de les training at the Basisclub
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