Recommendation 1 of E4L’s Guidance Report on Metacognition and self-regulation suggests that teachers should acquire the professional understanding and skills to develop their pupils’ metacognitive knowledge.
This short video, Metacognition – A brief explainer, aims to cut through the complexity that surrounds metacognition by providing a clear example of what it looks like in practice. It briefly explores the metacognitive process and explains how educators can encourage student independence in the classroom.
It could be used as a starting point for conversations with colleagues or as part of professional learning to build staff knowledge of metacognition in practice. Take a look at the video and consider the implications for your practice.
To learn more about the evidence on metacognition and to access the supporting tools, access the Guidance Report on Metacognition and self-regulation.
Guidance Reports