1st Edition

Metacognition in Young Children

By Shirley Larkin Copyright 2010
198 Pages 3 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

198 Pages 3 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

208 Pages 3 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Metacognition is known to be an important factor in academic achievement; however it is also important in a wider life context. The ability to reflect upon how we are thinking can help us to make wiser decisions in all aspects of our life. This book addresses how metacognition might be fostered in young children. Examining theories of particular relevance to primary school age children... Read more

Part 1: Metacognition in Children and Adults  1. What is Metacognition?  2. Why Develop Metacognition?  3. Ages and Stages  Part 2: Metacognition Across Subject Domains  4. Science and Mathematics  5. Reading and Writing  6. Metacognition in Other Subjects  Part 3: Facilitating Metacognition  7. Teachers and Metacognition  8. Context and Metacognition  9. Policy and Metacognition  Part 4: New Thinking  10. Developments in Metacognition Research  11. Possible Futures References

Biography

Shirley Larkin