How to Develop a Metacognitive School

Metacognition is one of the most powerful tools for driving improved student attainment but it can hard for schools to define what it means in practice and build tangible strategies that all staff can support. Packed with thoughtful ideas on how to develop coherent and effective whole-school policy, this book shows how senior leadership teams can embed metacognition as a core strategy in their school, including:

• Setting out a compelling case for championing metacognition
• How to determine metacognitive priorities for your school
• How to implement metacognition across different areas of school policy
• Practical examples of what successful implementation looks like
• How to build staff training around the topic
• Successful long-term planning and evaluation

Nathan Burns is a teacher educator working with schools, education organisations and educators to develop high-quality teaching practice. He is the author of Inspiring Deep Learning with Metacognition, Teaching Hacks and Developing a Metacognitive Curriculum.