Metacognition and Education: Future Trends

Metacognition is essential for education in a changing world, and this book showcases how research is addressing key issues in future education. Chapters are authored by experts from four continents and offer practical insights for educators and researchers. The book sets the trend for future trends in metacognition research.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 06 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In the ever-evolving world of education, metacognition holds immense significance. The integration of mobile applications, artificial intelligence (AI), and global concerns such as climate change underscores the pressing need for cultivating learners who possess the ability to monitor and regulate their own thinking. These metacognitive learners are empowered to leverage their knowledge of their cognitive processes to optimize the learning conditions that best suit their individual needs. They exhibit self-regulation and proactivity, actively motivating themselves to acquire new skills and knowledge. Moreover, metacognitive learners are strategic in their resource management, utilizing their abilities to extract the maximum benefit from every learning opportunity and effectively transfer that knowledge to diverse work domains.

This book emerges as a timely resource, showcasing how metacognition research is addressing critical concerns for future education. Comprising chapters authored by an international team of scholars from four continents, each expert in the field of metacognition and self-regulation research, the book offers insights into emerging trends and future directions in this domain. Rooted in practical applications, the chapters provide valuable suggestions for translating research findings into educational environments.

The book explores both new and established areas of metacognition research, including mind wandering and teacher metacognition. It also emphasizes the importance of considering social interactions between students and others, recognizing the role that relationships play in the development of metacognitive abilities. Whether you are a researcher or an educator, this book offers valuable insights and perspectives that will interest you. It sets the stage for future trends in metacognition research, paving the way for enhanced learning outcomes and the development of more capable learners in an ever-changing world.

Weight: 570g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367713867