Metacognition

Remember our Song “We don’t need no education…………… We don’t need no thought control……………..” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SmRIGd6zvg

What is Metacognition? According to theory, there are two complementary processes to metacognition: Knowledge of cognition involves recognising the factors that influence one’s own performance Regulation of cognition involves setting goals and planning, monitoring and controlling learning and evaluating one’s own learning (Hacker, 2009) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7hadX9UZ5E

Flavell John Flavell is said to be the “father of the field” He defines metacognition as embracing both knowledge and skills: “The individual’s own awareness and consideration of his or her cognitive process and strategies” Skills include the ability to monitor and regulate strategies for learning, including planning, prioritising and monitoring, strategies which require personal involvement. (Flavell, 1976:232).

Vygotsky The adult controls or guides the child’s activity The adult and child share the problem solving functions The child takes initiative with the adult as guide or as corrector The adult gives control to the child Scaffolding refers to the gradual withdrawal of adult control and support. Children learn how to learn (Mind in Society, 1978)

What metacognitive skills can you think of What metacognitive skills can you think of? How can you support the development of metacognition in your own learners? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-4N7OxSMok

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