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Metacognition in the Primary Classroom: A practical guide to helping children understand how they learn best
Peter Tarrant
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Description for Metacognition in the Primary Classroom: A practical guide to helping children understand how they learn best
Paperback. A practical guide to helping children understand how they learn best. Current trends in education suggest that pupils should have more responsibility for their own learning. But how can they if they dont understand the what, the why and the how of their learning? It is important that children are well-enough informed to play an active role in learning better. Understanding and Developing Metacognition in the Primary Classroom explores the idea that a metacognitive approach enables pupils to develop skills for life long learning. If pupils can identify the what, the why, and the how of their learning, they can begin to Num Pages: 176 pages, NO. BIC Classification: JN. .
Current trends in education suggest that pupils should have more responsibility for their own learning, but how can they if they don't understand the what, the why and the how? This practical guide explores the idea that a metacognitive approach enables pupils to develop skills for lifelong learning. If pupils can identify the what, the why, and the how of their learning, they can begin to formulate strategies for overcoming challenges and for continuous improvement. In this book, the authors truly engage with research into the link between metacognition and learning, and ... Read more
Current trends in education suggest that pupils should have more responsibility for their own learning, but how can they if they don't understand the what, the why and the how? This practical guide explores the idea that a metacognitive approach enables pupils to develop skills for lifelong learning. If pupils can identify the what, the why, and the how of their learning, they can begin to formulate strategies for overcoming challenges and for continuous improvement. In this book, the authors truly engage with research into the link between metacognition and learning, and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
206
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781138842366
SKU
V9781138842366
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About Peter Tarrant
Peter Tarrant has been involved in teaching for 36 years and is a Senior Teaching Fellow in Initial Teacher Education at the University of Edinburgh, UK. He has been involved in a number of research projects involving topics such as teacher confidence and behaviour management, developing reflective practice and using a peer learning approach towards metacognitive practice. ... Read more
Reviews for Metacognition in the Primary Classroom: A practical guide to helping children understand how they learn best
This book is a crucial read for anyone interested in ensuring that pupils take an active role in their own learning. It will make you think and it will definitely have an impact on your classroom strategies, making your pupils more able learners. - Sarah Brew, Parents in Touch Although the majority ... Read more