The Metacognitive Classroom: Strategies for Deeper Learning

Description

Unlock the Power of Metacognition to Transform Student Learning

Are you putting in the hours to cover the curriculum, but finding that student understanding just doesn’t stick? It’s time to move beyond delivering content and start empowering your students with the tools they need to think deeply, reflect effectively, and learn more independently.

This CPD-accredited course will show you how to integrate metacognitive strategies that go beyond the basics, helping students take ownership of their learning. From modelling expert thinking to scaffolding tasks and fostering meaningful group discussions, this course provides practical approaches that transform classrooms into spaces where lasting understanding thrives.

Course Highlights:

• 📜 CPD-accredited by The CPD Group (2 CPD hours)
  Recognised accreditation for professional development.
• 🧠 In-depth, practical strategies
  Equip students with the tools to understand and guide their own learning.
• 📈 Step-by-step guidance for deeper, results-driven teaching
  Structured methods to shift your teaching from content delivery to impactful learning.

About the Course Author:

Led by Nathan Burns, a trusted voice in metacognitive education, this course draws on insights from his experience as a Head of Maths, Pastoral Leader, and author. Known as “Mr. Metacognition,” Nathan specialises in metacognitive teaching strategies that go beyond theory to deliver genuine transformation in the classroom.

Make learning more meaningful, raise academic outcomes, and discover teaching approaches that empower students to learn how to learn.

Module One: Introduction to Metacognition

Learn what metacognition is and why it is a game-changer in the classroom. This module explores the science behind metacognitive strategies and how they can improve student engagement and learning outcomes.

Module Two: Expert Thinking to Enhance Learning

Understand how to teach students to think like experts in your subject. This module covers practical methods for helping students plan, monitor, and evaluate their learning—key elements of metacognitive practice.

Module Three: Group Work and Discussion Strategies

Discover how to facilitate group discussions and collaborative learning that encourage deeper student thinking. You’ll learn techniques to promote reflective dialogue and critical thinking, making group work a valuable part of your teaching toolkit.

To earn the CPD-accredited Certificate of Completion, participants must successfully complete all course assessments.

Each of the three course modules includes an on-screen assessment to confirm understanding of key concepts through a multiple-choice quiz. A score of 80% or higher is required to pass each quiz, and participants can attempt each assessment twice per day.

The final assessment is an extended writing task, where participants reflect on how they will apply the metacognitive strategies introduced in the course to enhance learning in their own classrooms. This reflective piece is evaluated by an Artificial Intelligence system, trained to apply the standards set by course author Nathan Burns. To pass this assessment and receive the Certificate of Completion, participants must achieve a score of 60% or higher. Detailed feedback is provided, offering insights into the strengths and areas for improvement in each response.

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