Wilson, Donna.

Teaching students to drive their brains : metacognitive strategies, activities, and lesson ideas / [electronic resource] Donna Wilson; Marcus Conyers - Alexandria, VA : ASCD, 2016. - 1 online resource (xiii, 135 pages) : illustrations illustrations.

The case for teaching for and with metacognition -- Metacognition and the learning brain -- Practical optimism to improve motivation and productivity -- Goal setting and planning for learning -- Selective attention and working memory -- Strategies for self-monitoring and learning with peers -- Start and finish strong with metacognition.

In this book, the authors explain metacognition and how it equips students to meet today's rigorous education standards. They present a unique blend of useful metaphors, learning strategies, and instructional tips you can use to teach your students to be the boss of their brains.

978-1-4166-2211-6

2016011184


Learning, Psychology of.
Metacognition.