Thinking About Thinking

Cognition-based approaches to second language acquisition like the CALLA method focus on the learner constructing knowledge through authentic experiences.  Being intentional about helping students recognize and utilize metacognitive strategies encourages the deep reflection necessary for self monitoring.  Teaching kids to "think about their thinking" provides them with a toolkit of strategies they can employ in a variety of learning tasks.  In this video, a simple way to introduce the concept of metacognition is presented.