Episode
72. Reducing Cognitive Load to Improve Student Engagement
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- The Language of Behavior
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- Jun 18, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 835
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Summary
What if a student’s lack of attention is not defiance, but overload? In this episode of The Language of Behavior , Josh and Charlie respond to a question about student attention and engagement in the classroom. They explore why what looks like disengagement is often confusion, overwhelm, or a need for more predictable routines and clearer expectations, especially for neurodivergent learners. The conversation also connects attention to executive functioning, impulse control, and emotional capacity, highlighting how stress, uncertainty, and too much cognitive load can make it harder for students to focus and succeed. Josh and Charlie share practical strategies for reducing mental strain, strengthening classroom predictability, and creating a learning environment where students can start, stay engaged, and feel safe enough to try again. -- FREE The Language of Behavior Book Study Kit: https://thrivingeducator.myflodesk.com/lobbookstudy Bulk Book Discount: https://www.connectedd.org/bulk-orders Do you have any questions for the podcast? Fill out this quick Google Form: https://forms.gle/u5axHazzuyN5pry76 -- About Charle Peck: Charle Peck is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve mental health. She holds an MS in Education and an MS in Social Work as a 20+ year veteran in education (K-12). As a global keynote speaker, she delivers powerful messages of hope to educators and facilitates meaningful professional development. Charle successfully equips school staff with practical tools to mitigate teacher burnout and the youth mental health crisis providing relief to schools all across the country. Her unique lens as a high school teacher turned clinical therapist specializing in trauma makes her stories relevant and…