Course description
That's So Meta(cognitive)!
This online workshop: That’s So Meta(cognitive)! is based on ideas presented in Good Thinking! an original animated series developed by the Smithsonian Science Education Center
(SSEC) and FableVision Studios as a professional development resource for K-12 science educators.
Metacognition, the thinking about our thinking as well as acting on our thinking that is so important to learning, is a skill that can be taught, practiced, and learned. Helping students develop the skills to become self-directed and independent learners will enhance their learning experiences in school. In addition, improving metacognitive strategies related to students' schoolwork also provides young people with tools to reflect and grow in their emotional and social lives. When students are metacognitive, they can take a step back and observe their thinking. This is called the reflective process. When using this approach, they might ask themselves questions like these: What is the problem to be solved? How should I solve the problem? How well am I doing? How well did I do? How can I do it better the next time?
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
Prerequisites
None - This online workshop, “That’s So Meta(cognitive)!”, is part of a series of four online workshops supporting important ideas on the science of teaching science. Each workshop stands alone as a complete activity and the workshops can be taken in any order. At the end of each workshop, participants can produce a certificate of completion. In additions, individuals that complete all four of the online workshops in the series will be eligible to receive a certificate of completion, for the Science of Teaching Science I, provided by the Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) and edX.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you'll learn
Workshop Objectives
- Understand what metacognition is and what strategies can be used to support student learning and achievement.
- Learn about how to identify and measure different types of knowledge.
- Identify metacognitive strategies used in teaching and application of these strategies in diverse settings.
- Develop lesson plans for helping students use metacognitive strategies in science.
Course delivery details
This course is offered through The Smithsonian Institution, a partner institute of EdX.
4-5 hours per week
Expenses
- Verified Track -$49.99
- Audit Track - Free