This text examines theories of metacognition of particular relevance to primary school age children, drawing on empirical research from psychology and education.
Metacognition in children and adults -- What is metacognition? -- Why develop metacognition? -- Ages and stages -- Metacognition across subject domains -- Science and mathematics -- Reading and writing -- Metacognition in other subjects -- Facilitating metacognition -- Teachers …
The book examines theories of metacognition of particular relevance to primary school age children, drawing on empirical research from psychology and education.
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 …
Using Talk to Support Writing
by Larkin, Shirley, Myhill, Debra, Jones, Susan, Fisher, Ros
Using Talk to Support Writing presents a new and innovative approach to the teaching of early writing. The authors discuss both theoretical and practical issues around using talk in the classroom to support children as they learn to write. Set within the context of national conc…
Using Talk to Support Writing
by Larkin, Shirley, Myhill, Debra, Jones, Susan, Fisher, Ros
Using Talk to Support Writing presents a new and innovative approach to the teaching of early writing. The authors discuss both theoretical and practical issues around using talk in the classroom to support children as they learn to write. Set within the context of national conc…