Metacognition in young children
By: Shirley Larkin.
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 185
ISBN-13: 9780415463584; 9780415463577
Subjects: Critical thinking in children; Metacognition in children; Cognitive learning theory; Learning, Psychology of
Description: This book addresses how metacognition might be fostered in young children. Examining theories of particular relevance to primary school age children the author combines her empirical work over the last 8 years with the work of other researchers to show that children of all ages display metacognitive processing, given the right kind of environment. Drawing on evidence from psychology and education, Metacognition in Young Children brings together international research from different curriculum areas. As well as the traditional areas of science, mathematics and literacy, the author considers metacognition in physical education, art, drama and music. --From publisher's description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Metacognition in children and adults; title: What is metacognition?; title: Why develop metacognition?; title: Ages and stages; title: Metacognition across subject domains; title: Science and mathematics; title: Reading and writing; title: Metacognition in other subjects; title: Facilitating metacognition; title: Teachers and metacognition; title: Context and metacognition; title: Policy and metacognition; title: New thinking; title: Developments in metacognition research; title: Possible futures.