Teachers cannot be the only ones doing the cognitive heavy lifting in the classroom. For learning to stick and transfer, students must actively think about, monitor, and reflect on their own learning. Metacognition helps students make sense of what they are learning, recognize when they are stuck, and choose strategies that move them forward. This session focuses on practical strategies teachers can use to intentionally build students’ metacognitive skills. Participants will explore routines, prompts, and structures that help students plan, monitor progress, evaluate their work, and reflect on their learning across content areas. When metacognition is embedded into daily instruction, students become more strategic, flexible, and resilient learners who are better prepared to take shared ownership of their learning.
