1st Edition
Independent Learners Developing Knowledgeable and Metacognitive Students
By Katie Holmes
Copyright 2027
224 Pages
48 Color Illustrations
by
Routledge
224 Pages
48 Color Illustrations
by
Routledge
We often tell students to revise, work independently and take responsibility for their learning, but how often do we teach them how to do these things?
This book provides practical and realistic approaches to helping students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to become successful independent learners. Drawing on educational research and classroom experience, it offers... Read more
1. Why Independent Learning Matters 2. Developing Effective Revision Strategies: The Core Four 3. Flashcards 4. Self-quizzing 5. Mind Maps 6. Brain dumps 7. The 3 P's and Revision Timetables 8. Their Study Space 9. Maximising Cognitive Science in and out the classroom 10. A metacognitive classroom 11. Utilising tutor time 12. That's a wrap!
Biography
Katie Holmes is a Assistant Headteacher, leading Personal Development and Home learning at Beckfoot School, Bingley, West Yorkshire.
