Metacognition
Metacognition is the practice of teaching and encouraging students to think about thinking and how they learn best. Metacognition occurs before, during, and after learning and involves self-reflective questions around comprehension, connection, strategies, and reflection. Metacognition was originally rolled out in 2015. These materials were revised and updated in summer, 2017.
Metacognition Learning Objectives
- Develop an understanding of metacognition including what it is and how it works.
- Identify and implement methods to help students use metacognitive skills.
- Explain metacognition and how to develop a culture of metacognition in the classroom.
Presenter Materials
Presenter/Consultant Materials
Presenter PowerPoints with Notes
PowerPoint files with detailed presenter notes are available for each learning package.
Participant Handouts
Preparatory reading, additional handouts and worksheets, practice profile, and fidelity checklist are posted below.
Implementation Supports
Metacognition Practice Profile
Metacognition Fidelity Checklist
Additional Resources
Metacognition Walkthrough Tool 2020
Resources for further learning
Metacognition: The Gift That Keeps Giving. A blog post on Edutopia. It has been reposted to the MoEdu-Sail blog page. (Posted on MoEdu-Sail 10/27/14)
Metacognition Coaching Companion
