How to Develop a Metacognitive School

Nathan Burns - Secondary teacher, UK
How to Develop a Metacognitive School
January 2027 | 168 pages | Sage UK
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Description

Metacognition is one of the most powerful tools for driving improved student attainment but it can hard for schools to define what it means in practice and build tangible strategies that all staff can support. Packed with thoughtful ideas on how to develop coherent and effective whole-school policy, this book shows how senior leadership teams can embed metacognition as a core strategy in their school, including:

  • Setting out a compelling case for championing metacognition
  • How to determine metacognitive priorities for your school
  • How to implement metacognition across different areas of school policy
  • Practical examples of what successful implementation looks like
  • How to build staff training around the topic
  • Successful long-term planning and evaluation

Nathan Burns is a teacher educator working with schools, education organisations and educators to develop high-quality teaching practice. He is the author of Inspiring Deep Learning with Metacognition, Teaching Hacks and Developing a Metacognitive Curriculum.

Contents

Chapter 1: The Nuts and Bolts of Metacognitive Theory

Chapter 1: The Nuts and Bolts of Metacognitive Theory

Chapter 2: Why Metacognition?

Chapter 2: Why Metacognition?

Chapter 3: Determine Priorities

Chapter 3: Determine Priorities

Chapter 4: A Whole School Priority

Chapter 4: A Whole School Priority

Chapter 5: What Does Success Look Like?

Chapter 5: What Does Success Look Like?

Chapter 6: Developing Leadership Expertise

Chapter 6: Developing Leadership Expertise

Chapter 7: Long-Term Planning

Chapter 7: Long-Term Planning

Chapter 8: Embedding Metacognition into All Aspects of School Life

Chapter 8: Embedding Metacognition into All Aspects of School Life

Chapter 9: Training Staff

Chapter 9: Training Staff

Chapter 10: And Anything Else?

Chapter 10: And Anything Else?

Chapter 11: And In Conclusion...

Chapter 11: And In Conclusion...

Description

Metacognition is one of the most powerful tools for driving improved student attainment but it can hard for schools to define what it means in practice and build tangible strategies that all staff can support. Packed with thoughtful ideas on how to develop coherent and effective whole-school policy, this book shows how senior leadership teams can embed metacognition as a core strategy in their school, including:

  • Setting out a compelling case for championing metacognition
  • How to determine metacognitive priorities for your school
  • How to implement metacognition across different areas of school policy
  • Practical examples of what successful implementation looks like
  • How to build staff training around the topic
  • Successful long-term planning and evaluation

Nathan Burns is a teacher educator working with schools, education organisations and educators to develop high-quality teaching practice. He is the author of Inspiring Deep Learning with Metacognition, Teaching Hacks and Developing a Metacognitive Curriculum.

Contents

Chapter 1: The Nuts and Bolts of Metacognitive Theory

Chapter 1: The Nuts and Bolts of Metacognitive Theory

Chapter 2: Why Metacognition?

Chapter 2: Why Metacognition?

Chapter 3: Determine Priorities

Chapter 3: Determine Priorities

Chapter 4: A Whole School Priority

Chapter 4: A Whole School Priority

Chapter 5: What Does Success Look Like?

Chapter 5: What Does Success Look Like?

Chapter 6: Developing Leadership Expertise

Chapter 6: Developing Leadership Expertise

Chapter 7: Long-Term Planning

Chapter 7: Long-Term Planning

Chapter 8: Embedding Metacognition into All Aspects of School Life

Chapter 8: Embedding Metacognition into All Aspects of School Life

Chapter 9: Training Staff

Chapter 9: Training Staff

Chapter 10: And Anything Else?

Chapter 10: And Anything Else?

Chapter 11: And In Conclusion...

Chapter 11: And In Conclusion...

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How to Develop a Metacognitive School


January 2027 | 168 pages | Sage UK

Format Published Date ISBN Price
Paperback 07/05/2026 9781036205898 $33.00
Hardcover 07/05/2026 9781036205904 $104.00
180 Day Ebook 23/07/2026 9781036239831 $19.00
Lifetime 23/07/2026 9781036239831 $28.00

Metacognition is one of the most powerful tools for driving improved student attainment but it can hard for schools to define what it means in practice and build tangible strategies that all staff can support. Packed with thoughtful ideas on how to develop coherent and effective whole-school policy, this book shows how senior leadership teams can embed metacognition as a core strategy in their school, including:

  • Setting out a compelling case for championing metacognition
  • How to determine metacognitive priorities for your school
  • How to implement metacognition across different areas of school policy
  • Practical examples of what successful implementation looks like
  • How to build staff training around the topic
  • Successful long-term planning and evaluation

Nathan Burns is a teacher educator working with schools, education organisations and educators to develop high-quality teaching practice. He is the author of Inspiring Deep Learning with Metacognition, Teaching Hacks and Developing a Metacognitive Curriculum.


Table Of Contents:

  • Chapter 1: The Nuts and Bolts of Metacognitive Theory
  • Chapter 2: Why Metacognition?
  • Chapter 3: Determine Priorities
  • Chapter 4: A Whole School Priority
  • Chapter 5: What Does Success Look Like?
  • Chapter 6: Developing Leadership Expertise
  • Chapter 7: Long-Term Planning
  • Chapter 8: Embedding Metacognition into All Aspects of School Life
  • Chapter 9: Training Staff
  • Chapter 10: And Anything Else?
  • Chapter 11: And In Conclusion...

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