The Unstuck Journey

Bonus: The Role of Metacognition in Learning


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Short and sweet, the podcast episode titled "Ep. 10 The Role of Metacognition in Learning" dives deep into the transformative power of metacognitive practices. The host shares a personal journey from mediocre to exceptional performance in dance through unwittingly applied metacognitive strategies, showcasing the profound impact of such practices on learning and teaching. The episode explores metacognition's definition, its historical background, and practical classroom applications, including planning, monitoring, and evaluating learning processes. Real-world examples and research findings underscore metacognition's role in enhancing academic performance, problem-solving, and adaptability.

  • Introduction to metacognition's impact on personal and academic growth.
  • Discussion on the historical emergence of metacognition in psychological research.
  • Practical strategies for implementing metacognition in the classroom.
  • Research findings on the benefits of metacognitive strategies for improved learning outcomes.
  • Reflective questions to encourage educators to assess and enhance their teaching practices.
  • Resources Mentioned:
    • theclassroomrevolution.com/metacognition
  • Additional Resources:
    • https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/metacognition/
    • https://tll.mit.edu/teaching-resources/how-people-learn/metacognition/
    • https://www.educationcorner.com/metacognition/
  • Music by:
    • Mason Cahoon
  • Invitation for listener engagement via social media, email, and the podcast's Discord server.
    • Instagram.com/theclassroomrevolution 
    • Discord server link: https://discord.gg/HWN4Ne6s

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