Metacognition and Learning

Event Details

Day 1: 27 April, 2023

Start time: 09:00 BST

End time: 12:00 BST

Venue: Services For Education, Unit 3 Holt Court, Holt Street, Birmingham, B7 4AX

This course explores what metamemory is and the different areas of metacognition, including metacognitive knowledge, metacognitive monitoring and metacognitive control. You will also learn about the practical implications of metacognition for learners and teachers and the impact metacognition can make.

‘Metacognitive strategies can be worth the equivalent of an additional +7 months’ progress when used well and improve the outcomes of disadvantaged learners. One might think they need to teach metacognitive approaches in ​‘learning to learn’ or ​‘thinking skills’ sessions. However, metacognitive strategies should be taught in conjunction with specific subject content as pupils find it hard to transfer these generic tips to specific tasks.’

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About the Course Leader

Marsha Blissett - Adviser, Services For Education Marsha firmly believes that a quality education is the basis for social mobility and has spent her extensive career working across the West Midlands conurbation catapulting the stunted ambitions of staff and students. Marsha has held several senior positions, most recently as a Deputy Headteacher transforming outcomes in one of the most deprived parts of the county. Marsha is a specialist in The Principles of School Leadership, Safeguarding, STEM Education and Behaviour Management this is complimented by her interest in cognitive science, not only the application to schema but also its application to the wider, often hidden curriculum.