Metacognition
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Metacognition refers to knowledge about one's own thoughts and cognitive processes. It involves students actively monitoring their thinking, evaluating their understanding, and adjusting their strategies when facing obstacles. Teaching metacognitive strategies empowers students with tools for academic success, creating lifelong learners who can navigate complex intellectual challenges.
Explore expert insights about metacognition and its relationship with the Sciences of Reading, discover effective metacognitive strategies, and sample our comprehensive professional development book on the subject.
Podcast
Expanding the Science of Reading
The Science of Reading refers to a much-discussed body of research around how students learn to read. But what could be missing from the conversation? Dr. Peter Afflerbach discusses broadening our view of the science available to inform the instruction of developing readers—from phonics and phonemic awareness to metacognition, motivation, and self-efficacy.
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Teaching Metacognitive Strategies in the Classroom
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The Sciences of Reading and Teaching Readers
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The Sciences of Reading
Metacognition, Motivation & Engagement, and Self-Efficacy
Presented by Peter Afflerbach, Ph.D.
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Metacognition in Action
Classroom Environments and Practices That Promote Self-Regulation and Comprehension of Complex Text
Presented by Peter Afflerbach, Ph.D.
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The Essential Role of Metacognition in the Sciences of Reading
How Metacognition, Motivation, and Engagement Make a Critical Difference
Q&A with Peter Afflerbach, Ph.D.
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Fostering Metacognitive and Independent Readers Professional Development Book
Presented by Peter Afflerbach, Ph.D.
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Preview a Sample Chapter
Fostering Metacognitive and Independent Readers
Read Peter Afflerbach’s introduction and an excerpt from Chapter One to see why metacognition is so important to teach and how you’ll use this book.
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