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How BASIS Independent Teaches Attention, Planning & Self-Control

In this TomoClub Podcast episode, host Manik Mehta sits down with Josiah Wagoner, Head of School at Basis Independent Fremont, to unpack one of the most misunderstood areas in child development today: Executive Functioning — the real engine behind attention, organization, self-control, and independent learning. Josiah breaks down what working memory, cognitive flexibility, self-regulation, and mindset actually look like in the classroom — and why these are skills, not traits. They can be taught, practiced, and strengthened from the earliest grades. Drawing from his global teaching and leadership journey — from South Korea to tech education to leading an elementary school in the Bay Area — Josiah shares deeply practical, research-backed strategies schools and parents can use to help children thrive in an increasingly distracted world. You’ll also hear how BASIS uses tools like the Communication Journal, early engineering classes, hands-on iteration, and daily routines to systematically build executive functioning into every student’s school experience. Plus: we dive into digital distractions, AI in the classroom, and why the answer isn’t banning technology, but integrating it wisely. If you're a parent, teacher, or school leader looking to understand how students build independence, confidence, and resilience — this conversation is a roadmap. 🧭 Key Topics Discussed What executive functioning really is (beyond “pay attention”) Dawson & Guare’s 12 EF skills explained simply Why EF must be taught directly, not expected naturally Harvard’s research on EF development before age 15 How families can model planning, decision-making & routines The BASIS Communication Journal and its impact on independence Early engineering, hands-on iteration & how they strengthen EF Training teachers to embed EF across subjects Digital distraction, dopamine & creating healthy tech boundaries How BASIS uses AI responsibly — and when they avoid it Why maintaining writing integrity matters in the AI era Pencil-and-paper drafting to build authentic student thinking The link between EF, emotional regulation & behavior Building confident learners through struggle, iteration, and reflection Timestamp (0:03) Why “pay attention” is a skill, not a trait. (0:09) What executive functioning really includes. (1:01) Why working memory problems look like “not listening.” (2:48) Building EF in early grades through structure. (3:22) How students learn multi-day planning. (4:29) What cognitive flexibility looks like in real classrooms. (5:02) Shifting strategies when students get stuck. (6:10) Why do kids break down under too many instructions? (7:20) How teachers model EF behaviors daily. (8:33) Helping students reflect on their own work. (9:05) Why too much structure can backfire.. (10:12) Navigating digital distractions in school. (11:52) Teaching kids to use AI ethically and thoughtfully. (12:23) Why handwriting still matters for cognition. (14:08) Why parent routines shape student EF skills. (15:12) Helping kids handle overwhelm. (16:20) Why EF predicts success beyond school. (17:31) How reflection helps students grow. (18:10) Building independence step by step. (19:22) Why early EF support changes student trajectories. (20:01) Collaboration between teachers & parents. (21:12) How BASIS structures EF intentionally. (22:21) The link between EF and academic confidence. (23:29) Building consistent routines that stick. (24:02) Why EF must be taught, not assumed. (25:08) Josiah on why EF matters for every child. (27:11) Josiah’s message to parents & educators (29:00) Closing thoughts & episode wrap-up