Understanding Metacognition and its Role in Mathematics
Metacognition is “thinking about thinking.” It is the ability to recognise, analyse and reflect on our own cognitive processes. Believed to be unique to humans, metacognition enables us to think about what we do know, what we need to know and what strategies we can apply to solve...
Teaching Metacognition in the Classroom
Metacognition enables students to recognise the limit of their knowledge and to figure out how to expand that knowledge. This is an incredibly valuable tool. It is this metacognitive awareness that initiates the student to take charge of their own learning. For...
Metacognition and Why It Matters in Education
Metacognition refers to the mental processes we use to plan, monitor, and evaluate how well we understand and can do something. It is about understanding how we learn (cognitive understanding) and controlling how we learn (cognitive regulation). In the classroom, metacognition empowers...
3 Ways to Develop Metacognitive Skills
Developing metacognitive skills in young people needs to be an important focus area for teachers. After all, metacognitive skills help learners to think about their thinking and this invaluable ability assists them in analysing, evaluating, and taking control of their learning experiences. Metacognition is...
Beyond Exemplars: Creating a Robust Learning Culture for Matric Pupils
In a recent article by News24, a pressing concern has emerged from the Department of Education, prompting a reflective pause on the pedagogical approaches in schools. The reliance on exemplar question papers by matric pupils, as spotlighted by Hema Hariram of Naptosa...
The Gamification Effect: Where Learning Meets Fun
The Gamified Effect: Where Learning Meets Fun In a world where education continuously evolves to meet the needs of the digital age, Reflective Learning works to guide both students and teachers through the maze of conceptual learning. At the heart of our...