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4 Strategies Designed to Drive Metacognitive Thinking

Catlin Tucker

Metacognition is defined as thinking about one’s thinking or learning. More formally, “metacognition was originally referred to as the knowledge about and the regulation of one’s cognitive activities in learning processes” (Veenman, Van Hout-Wolters, & Afflerbach, 2006, p.3).

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Combatting the Challenges of Whole Group Lessons with Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

Differentiating the content, or how students access knowledge, understanding, and skills. Below are the benefits and challenges of being a student in a whole group lesson. There are three main ways to approach differentiation. For example, teachers may provide students with multiple ways to engage with content (e.g.,

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The Station Rotation Model: Must-Do vs. May-Do Stations

Catlin Tucker

Differentiated Learning Needs: In a class with diverse skill levels, a teacher uses assessment data to identify critical areas where individual students need extra support. Must-do stations are tailored for skill reinforcement, while may-do stations offer extension activities, review games, and metacognitive skill-building activities.

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The Power of See, Think, Me, We

Catlin Tucker

Part V: Thinking About Thinking Series This is part five 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.

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Can We Improve Grading by Collaborating with Students?

Faculty Focus

Self-grading proceeds in three steps: At the beginning of the semester, students complete a form in which they set SMART goals in six categories : Skills and knowledge gained. Participation in office hours, live classes, and events. I had [sic] been able to learn a vast amount of knowledge…”. “I Obstacles overcome.

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Can We Improve Grading by Collaborating with Students?

Faculty Focus

Self-grading proceeds in three steps: At the beginning of the semester, students complete a form in which they set SMART goals in six categories : Skills and knowledge gained. Participation in office hours, live classes, and events. I had [sic] been able to learn a vast amount of knowledge…”. “I Obstacles overcome.

Grades 98