Introduction The recent Festival of Metacognition in London provided attendees with lots of information, stimulation and inspiration, but an enthusiastic group of 30 attendees wanted even more, and […]
Visiting Thinking Schools Read More
Throughout the day, experts from various fields shared their insights, strategies, and research, helping educators and learners alike to harness the power of thinking about thinking. It was
Reflections from the Festival of Metacognition 2024 Read More
The EEF guidance report’s evidence acknowledges the impact upon learners as they acquire Metacognition and Self-Regulation strategies to be a potential 7 months additional progress. Therefore, having set
How do you assess your school’s progress? Read More
One of our guiding principles at Thinking Matters is the value to be fully ‘inclusive’. A Thinking School supports and includes everyone. We hold the underlying belief that
Are there effective tools to develop SEND students’ independence? Read More
Following a welcome by Alisdair Wade, Thinking Matters’ CEO, the keynote address was presented by Professor Daniel Muijs, Head of the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social
Metacognition in Practice – Northern Ireland Conference Report Read More
Following the theme of exercise and movement, thank you to Arabella Chute, the Thinking School Co-ordinator at Notting Hill Prep who recently undertook an innovative research project and
Does your body’s movement affect your brain’s potential to learn? Read More
Self-Regulated Learning: First up is a comprehensive summary of the research from our own Lorna Gardiner around Self Regulated Learning – what it actually is, how it is developed and how
Winter Research Roundup Read More
Why is fostering Intrinsic Motivation key for a Thinking School? 2024… another year of opportunity! For many, the New Year heralds a chance to take stock and think
Why is intrinsic motivation key to a Thinking School? Read More
It was great fun to meet with our TM consultants and consider how many ways they could use the Thinking Frames and Thinking Moves to help organise thinking and ideas connected to Christmas. Enjoy the suggestions below and please do share examples from your students with us.
A very merry Metacognitive Christmas Read More
What do you know about the Science of Learning? As you introduce a new concept, do you help learners picture what is going on in their brain? Do your students regularly talk about schema and long-term memory? The science of learning, often referred to as educational psychology or the psychology of learning, is a field of study that focuses on understanding how humans acquire, process, and retain knowledge and skills. Its main focus is getting us to understand and tap into the incredible resources our brain offers!
What is the purpose of engaging parents and carers as a Thinking School? Read More