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This book is a practical guide offering new ways to fix many typical day-to-day issues in secondary schools, using metacognition to offer effective and efficient solutions.
List of contents
Chapter 1 Metacognitive Tools for Writing - Jonathan Firth
Chapter 2 Metacognition and Reading Comprehension - Debbie Tremble
Chapter 3 Dealing with Students' Lack of Motivation and Resilience - Charlotte Findlay
Chapter 4 Solving Poor Study Choices by Older Students - Elizabeth Mountstevens
Chapter 5 Revision and Metacognition - Katie Holmes
Chapter 6 The Role of Metacognition in the Art & Design GCSE Externally Set Assignment - Paul Carney
Chapter 7 Solving the Problem of Feedback - Marco Narajos
Chapter 8 Metacognitive Monitoring - Sarah Dowey
Chapter 9 Modelling Metacognitive Mathematics for Understanding - Dave Tushingham
Chapter 10 Metacognition Together: The Power of Challenge Talk and Contrast - Michael Walsh
Chapter 11 Learner Identity and its Contribution to Successful Outcomes for Students - Genevieve Bent
Chapter 12 Connecting the Brain to the Page: The Power of Live Modelling in the Classroom - Kate Allen
Chapter 13 Metacognition is a Powerful Tool - Patrice M. Bain
Chapter 14 Integrating Metacognition into the Curriculum - Daniel Muijs
About the author
Nathan Burns is a renowned teacher educator, working with schools, education organisations and educators across the world to develop high-quality teaching practice. Working in a number of UK-based schools, Nathan worked as a pastoral leader, More Able coordinator, metacognition lead, and lately, as a Head of Maths. During his time in the classroom, Nathan wrote two well received books on metacognition - Inspiring Deep Learning and Teaching Hacks - exploring how the theory can be effectively applied in the classroom. Since leaving the classroom, Nathan now leads high-quality professional development. He works with schools across the UK to deliver training on metacognition, alongside efforts with Teach First and Ambition Institute to train up the next generation of teachers. Nathan also leads Maths specific training for organisations including the Maths Hub. You will often find Nathan presenting research at the latest teaching conference, as well as online, posting on socials as Mr Metacognition.
Summary
This book is a practical guide offering new ways to fix many typical day-to-day issues in secondary schools, using metacognition to offer effective and efficient solutions.
