Metacognition: Increasing Independence

Course Description:

This course is being delivered online, and a recording will be available for up to 30 days after the course has ended.

The session is in four main parts:

1. Defining metacognition

Here, we will explore:

• How to unpack common myths about metacognition

• How to distinguish metacognitive knowledge from self-regulation skills

• How to use a metacognitive cycle to teach independent learning skills

• How to move from equality to equity to achieve inclusion

2. Modelling metacognition

Here, we will explore:

• How to make a success of teacher explanations and modelling

• How to ‘think aloud’ to model your metacognitive skills

• How to use a four-step sequence to build independence over time

• How to make learners work hard but efficiently to cause thinking

3. Building motivation and resilience

Here, we will explore:

• How to create a classroom culture conducive to thinking and reflection

• How to help learners build intrinsic and extrinsic motivation

• How to teach learners to engage in self-peer- and group-reflection

• How to help learners stay motivated and focused in the face of adversity

4. Teaching study and research skills

Here, we will explore:

• How to embed proven habits of the most successful learners

• How to teach the study skills needed in the classroom including note-taking

• How to teach the skills needed outside the classroom including self-quizzing

• How to teach retrieval and revision skills needed for exams

This course is suitable for:

Teachers and school leaders of all phases and key stages, and of all subject disciplines; it might also be of interest to teaching assistants supporting learning in the classroom and in intervention sessions.

Facilitator - Matt Bromley

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