Metacognition & Self Regulation

Metacognition - it sounds like a complicated word, but it's really just about learning behaviour.

A learning behaviour is something that allows a child to learn effectively in the group setting of a classroom. In addition to helping them in school, children and students should develop these behaviour or skills at home so they are:

• Prepared for life beyond school
• Able to adapt to new environments and learn new things

There are 3 key strands to metacognition

• Emotional strand - where children are able to:
  • Name their emotions/feelings and express them accurately
  • Manage impulses of personal behaviour
  • Show pride in successes and build confidence 
  • Develop resilience

• Social strand - where children are able to:
  • Focus on learning in class
  • Pay attention to directions and listen to the teacher
  • Show empathy and sustain relationships with adults and peers

• Cognitive strand - where children are able to:
  • Organise time and space for their own learning
  • Set goals and monitor their own progress
  • Talk purposefully with peers, valuing other opinions