Metacognition: How to teach based on to learn

By Hailey Feldman
EDI 15A: Psychological Perspective: Teaching & Learning
College of Education
Long Island University, C. W. Post
March 17, 2010

As a future teacher, it is important to understand the metacognition theory. Since I will be constantly presenting new material to my students, they will need to have study skills that enable them to understand, process, and remember the information. Even though a student might have a high intelligence quotient, they could potentially fail my class if they do not have metacognitive knowledge.

When I become a teacher, I will be teaching high school history. It is at this time in a student’s career that they will need to have basic study skills in order to be accepted into college and succeed in school. 
In order to teach my students how to survive academically, I will encourage processing and planning. For example, when I assign a research paper, I can give the students certain checkpoints that will encourage planning. I will ask them to turn in research flashcards, quotes, rough draft, and then the final draft. These planning skills will make them understand and get used to the formula of a well thought out paper. 
When I am delivering my class lectures, I will be sure to allow time for students to process my lecture. I will require that students take notes, follow along with the lecture, and engage in peer discussion after I have concluded a thought. It is important for me to notice if a child is simply copying what is written on the board. Copying is a poor classroom habit that can develop during a student’s high school career. I want my students to have the tools to succeed in my class, and future classes as well.
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