Education Metacognitive Skills Motivation 
Catlin Tucker
MARCH 8, 2021
Teachers are frustrated by what they perceive as a lack of focus, engagement, and motivation. I can empathize with their frustration, but I attribute these behaviors to underdeveloped self-regulation skills, especially in online and blended learning environments. Education and Information Technologies , 22 (4), 1395-1454.
Catlin Tucker
JANUARY 10, 2022
It makes sense why so many educators are feeling mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted. Too many of the workflows in education are teacher-centered, ineffective, and unsustainable. Yet, the last two years have highlighted how crucial school is for students and families.
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Catlin Tucker
APRIL 22, 2020
As I’ve worked with educators all over the country, I’ve heard countless anecdotes of book study groups where people have come together to explore ideas and support one another to implement the strategies in the classroom.
Catlin Tucker
OCTOBER 5, 2021
It is that flexibility that is so exciting given the challenges facing educators and educational institutions. I hope that a close examination of this approach to designing and facilitating lessons will motivate teachers to explore alternative models that free them from the front of the room. Consuming new information (e.g.,
Catlin Tucker
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Part IV: Thinking About Thinking This is part four of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. To recap, metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea.
Catlin Tucker
APRIL 15, 2024
Once students have attended their “must-do” stations, they can decide which other “may-do” stations are appealing because they align with the student’s interests and preferences or target a concept or skill they want to spend time on. When Should Teachers Use This Strategy?
Catlin Tucker
AUGUST 5, 2023
By becoming metacognitive thinkers, students develop the capacity to monitor their learning, recognize gaps in understanding, and be strategic when attempting to solve complex problems. Students can delve into the imagery, symbolism, and themes while also questioning the motivations of characters/people or the author’s choices/biases.
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