Metacognition

Helping students become more reflective, independent, and effective learners.

Metacognition is often described as “thinking about thinking,” but in practice it is about helping students understand how they learn, how to regulate their learning, and how to apply effective strategies to improve outcomes.

This practical professional learning course has been designed to help educators develop a deeper understanding of metacognition and confidently embed metacognitive approaches into everyday classroom practice.

Across seven structured modules, you will explore:

• What metacognition is and why it matters for learning

• The relationship between cognition, metacognition, and self-regulated learning

• Metacognitive knowledge including self, task, and strategy awareness

• Metacognitive regulation through planning, monitoring, and evaluation

• How to teach metacognitive skills explicitly to students

• The use of metacognitive language and reflection within the classroom

• Practical strategies to help students select, monitor, and evaluate learning strategies

• How to scaffold metacognitive development over time

• Ways to create classroom environments that support reflection, independence, and learner agency

Throughout the course, you will engage with:

• Explainer videos

• Learner reflection activities

• Practical tutorials

• Downloadable guides and tools

• Planning templates and checklists

• Reflection booklets and worksheets

• Quizzes and knowledge checks

• Classroom-ready resources

• Online learning community discussions

You will also explore practical implementation strategies including:

• Graphic organisers

• Reflection prompts

• Structured classroom discussion

• Metacognitive questioning

• Planning and monitoring tools

• Self-evaluation frameworks

Designed for teachers and educators across all phases, this course provides practical, research-informed guidance to help you develop more reflective learners who understand how to learn effectively and independently.

Practical. Reflective. Built for meaningful learning.