Nathan Burns

Mr Metacognition, Limited

Workshop Information:

Ever wondered exactly what metacognition is, and how exactly to maximise its potential in the classroom? 

Then this is the session for you!

The session will begin by establishing why metacognition is such an important pedagogical approach, and why we ought to have it as a key focus within our classrooms and schools.

The session will then move on to summarise the literature around metacognitive theory, allowing attendees to develop their understanding of exactly what metacognition is. Here, a deeper metacognitive understanding will support improved implementation of approaches into the classroom.

Finally, the session will go on to explore a number of different approaches that educators can adopt, to improve their own metacognitive delivery. 

Through developing metacognitive teaching, students in turn will develop their own metacognitive skills. 

The approaches identified in this session will be 'invisible' - meaning that there are no worksheets to print; resources to design or products to buy. 

Instead, the session will focus on adapting modelling and questioning approaches to improve overall teaching.

Session Ouctomes:

• Attendees will develop their understanding of exactly what metacognition is.

• Attendees will understand the rationale for developing a metacognitive approach.

• Attendees will have a repertoire of 'invisible' metacognitive approaches to support improvements in their teaching.

• Attendees will be able to critically consider metacognitive approaches and best suit them to their contexts.

Biography:

Nathan Burns is the premier expert in the UK on metacognition, working with schools, education organisations and educators across the world to develop high-quality teaching practice. Working in a number of UK based schools, Nathan worked as a pastoral leader, More Able coordinator, metacognition lead, and lately, as a Head of Maths. During his time in the classroom, Nathan wrote two well received books on metacognition - Inspiring Deep Learning and Teaching Hacks - exploring how the theory can be effectively applied in the classroom. Since leaving the classroom, Nathan now leads high-quality professional development. He works with schools across the UK to deliver training on metacognition, alongside efforts with Teach First and Ambition Institute to train up the next generation of teachers. Nathan also leads Maths specific training for organisations including the Maths Hub. You will often find Nathan presenting research at the latest teaching conference, as well as online, posting on socials as Mr Metacognition.

Check out Nathan's books here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nathan-Burns/e/B0BQZ5N6FN