Metacognition
Metacognition is sometimes described as "learning to learn" or "thinking how to think". What this means in practice is systematically teaching pupils at Talbot to become self-aware learners,
Metacognitive learners are able to plan their own learning, review their output as they work and appreciate how they can take their learning further. This maximises their efficiency and increases their outcomes.
Principles of Metacognition :
- a focus on processes over outcomes
- providing high-quality models of the learning process
- selecting appropriate strategies and resources for a given task
Staff continue to evolve their understanding of metacognitive theory, and are refining their practices to support greater self-efficacy skills in children.
