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Metacognition: What is it and Why does it Matter?

date:  30 de junho/2024  -   das  10h00 às 12h00

 

"Thinking about thinking" and "learning how to learn" are common slogans used to refer to the concept of metacognition. Is that all there is? What does being metacognitive entail and how can it truly help students learn more effectively? This session will revisit the origins of this trendy term and look at the scientific literature on how it can work in the classroom. Participants will leave the session with pratical ideas on how to develop metacognition in their students