Festival of Metacognition
Our Festival of Metacognition draws together those with a shared passion for developing metacognitive, self-regulating learners. It provides the best insights into developing metacognition and self regulated learning and offers the invaluable opportunity to explore the latest and best practice in successfully developing metacognition in your school. Hear from experts, talk to leaders and teachers from Thinking Schools and share experiences regarding any area of metacognition, all in one place!
In 2024, we held our most recent Festival of Metacognition, with an additional second day for those wanting to visit University of Exeter accredited Thinking Schools in London - take a look at 2024's events below for a taster of what's to come at our next Festival in 2026 ....
Festival of Metacognition 2024 - A Review
Gain unparalleled insights from cutting edge researchers and thought leaders
Take home classroom strategies from expert practitioners
Share ideas with practitioners from across the Thinking School Network
Visit Thinking Schools in action
Festival of Metacognition 2024 - Keynote Speakers
Professor Daniel Muijs
Co-author of the EEF’s ‘Metacognition & Self Regulation’ Guidance Report, Former Head of Research, OFSTED
Professor Rose Luckin
Professor at UCL, Founder of Educate Ventures Research (EVR) & President of the Self-Managed Learning College, Brighton
Taster Webinars! Below showcases the range of speakers at the Festival of Metacognition 2024 with short introductory webinars of their workshops.
 | Enculturation: Raising Attainment and Monitoring Impact - A Thinking School Journey | Hear from Charles Dickens School's SLT on their experience of how becoming an accredited Thinking School has supported their ambitions to develop metacognitive, self-regulating learners. | Thursday 1st Feb 4:00 - 4:20pm | View Webinar |
 | Strengthening the Student Toolbox | Amarbeer Singh Gill, author of 'Strengthening the Student Toolbox - in Action', introduces us to ideas from his influential book on how to help students consolidate knowledge and enhance their learning. | Tuesday 12th Mar 4:00 - 4:20pm | View Webinar |
 | 'Thinking Aloud' Developing Metacognition Through Peer Collaboration and Talk | Dr. Kirstin Mulholland shares her work on 'Thinking Aloud', sharing practical ideas on harnessing the power of collaborative talk for metacognitive development. | Thursday 21st March 4:00 - 4:20pm | View Webinar |
 | Successfully Motivating Students - How to Apply Self Determination Theory In The Classroom | Hear from Dr. Claire Badger (FCCT), who shares her insights in to motivation and the practical application of self-determination theory in the classroom. | Thursday 25th April 4:15 - 4:30pm | View Webinar |
 | Metacognition and Memory: how are they related and what does that mean for learning and teaching? | Prof. Daniel Muijs, author of the EEF's guidance report on 'Metacognition and Self Regulated Learning', provides an insight in to his workshop on metacognition and memory | Thursday 2nd May 4:00 - 4:20pm | View Webinar |
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Guaranteed to be the metacognitive event of the year!