Metacognition
Showing teachers how to develop students’ self-regulation, emotional control, and independence.
Metacognition is often defined as “thinking about thinking”, or “learning to learn” – it is the ability to reflect and critically analyse what you think and choose helpful thought processes. It has been highlighted by The Education Endowment Foundation as one of the most cost-effective ways to help students improve their learning.
Our Metacognition: Practical Strategies teacher CPD workshop will help your staff learn more about what metacognition is, how to use it in the classroom and, above all, how to help students develop independent learning skills and strategies.
We also recommend our Metacognition: Plan, Do, Review CPD workshop as an add-on to this one.
This course will help teachers improve their students’:
- Metacognitive skills
- Self-regulation
- Emotional control
- Self-awareness
Key messages
Learning strategies
- Teaching for learning
- Effective long-term memory strategies
Model your thinking
- Help students avoid common mistakes
- Improve transfer of knowledge
Metacognitive questions
- Use questions effectively
- Better use of wait times
Classroom environment
- Create a resilient culture
- High expectations
- Focus on strategy
Self-regulation
- Managing emotions
- Focusing on what you can control
Self-reflection
- The triple A of self-reflection
Delivery Options
We love to visit schools and meet with educators in person, but we understand that it may not always be possible or practical. This is why we can also deliver any of our Teacher CPD workshops live online on the platform of your choice.
You may also be interested in the Teacher CPD Academy, our online platform that will help your school design the perfect in-house CPD programme effortlessly.