Nord Anglia Education and Boston College to Demonstrate the Power of Metacognition at the European Conference on Education
12 Julio 2024 - 8:16AM
Business Wire
Metacognition project ‘showcases the incredible
potential of reflective learning on a global scale’
Dr Kate Erricker, Group Head of Education Research and Global
Partnerships at Nord Anglia Education, and Dr Damian Bebell,
Assistant Professor at the Lynch School of Education and Human
Development, Boston College, will lead a workshop on metacognition
at the European Conference on Education (ECE) on Saturday 13 July
2024.
Titled “Exploring the Implementation and Outcomes of a Global
Metacognition Project”, the workshop will explore how metacognition
can improve learning in classrooms and showcase Nord Anglia
Education’s pioneering metacognition research project involving 27
schools in 17 countries.
Metacognition is being aware of and controlling one’s own
learning processes. Studies have shown that metacognition can
greatly enhance student learning.
“Metacognition bridges the gap between knowledge and
understanding,” says Dr Kate Erricker. “By teaching students to be
aware of how they think and learn, we’re not just enhancing their
academic performance but also preparing them for future
challenges.”
Emma Coleman, Research Lead at Nord Anglia Education, is working
with the participating schools to integrate metacognitive
strategies. She explains: “By embedding metacognitive practices
into everyday classroom activities, we’re creating a generation of
learners who are not only academically capable but also self-aware
and resilient. This project showcases the incredible potential of
reflective learning on a global scale.”
The workshop will give educators practical tools and insights to
bring metacognitive practices into their classrooms to improve
student learning and engagement. The participating Nord Anglia
schools offer valuable lessons on the benefits and challenges of
using metacognition in different international settings, which
participants may not have had access to elsewhere.
Dr Damian Bebell says: “Our metacognition research with Nord
Anglia seeks to create a more reflective and adaptable learning
environment. By understanding their own thought processes, students
and their teachers can take control of their educational journey
and thrive in diverse settings.”
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