Metacognition: the Schrodinger’s Cat of education

Find out more in the 27 April issue of Tes magazine

Open in browser Hello zimplysimple Like most teachers these days, you probably believe that learning how to learn is important – and you work hard to arm your students with the skills they need to become good learners. But in next week's issue of Tes magazine Helen Amass finds that while metacognition – the awareness and understanding of our own thought processes – is a key route to student achievement, it's not as explicitly taught or thought about as it should be. Find out more in our 27 April issue. Simply subscribe by Monday 23 April to get your copy delivered to your door. subscribe now Also in next week's issue: Tes talks to… Megan Jayne Crabbe and Joeley Bishop: the stars of the Instagram body positivity movement tell Lisa Jarmin that schools need to be much more pro-active in battling negative self-image. How do we fix transition: primary teacher Amelia Ellis and secondary teacher Mark Enser discuss where both phases could improve the transition from primary to secondary school. What being a foster parent taught me about supporting vulnerable pupils: a headteacher explains how fostering children changed her whole approach to supporting vulnerable students. Get your digital guide to becoming a parent What to expect when you're expecting is packed with everything you need to know about becoming a parent, including legal rights to time off, negotiating flexible working and first-hand accounts of the planning stage right up to returning to work. Download it now for just £4.99. download now Too many emails? You can change your email preference settings anytime. This website and its content is subject to our Terms and Conditions. Tes Global Ltd is registered in England (Company No 02017289) with its registered office at 26 Red Lion Square London WC1R 4HQ.