This teaching resource is a professionally designed, fully resourced lesson aimed at introducing students aged 11-16 to metacognition and self-regulated learning (SRL). It includes a PowerPoint presentation, a double-sided A4 colour worksheet, and a detailed lesson plan.
 
The lesson is structured to last one hour and features a variety of activities, including a hook, starter tasks, core information, main activities, assessment tasks, and discussion opportunities. Students will learn to describe the key elements of self-regulated learning, explain the significance of metacognition, and evaluate various approaches to these concepts. Ideal for educators seeking an engaging introduction to metacognition, this resource helps students reflect on their learning processes while fostering deeper understanding.
 
The lesson is fully resourced and contains:
A PowerPoint Presentation
A Double-Sided Colour Worksheet (A4)
A Lesson Plan
 
The learning objectives of this lesson are as follows:
Describe What Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) Involves
Explain What Metacognition Is And Why It’s Important
Evaluate Different Approaches To Metacognition & Self-Regulated Learning
 
The lesson is designed to last for a 1-hour teaching session: it includes a hook, learning objectives, starter activities, essential information, main activities (on the included worksheet), assessment for learning tasks and debate/discussion tasks. You can take a look at some sample slides from the presentation here and read the lesson plan here.
 
This download is ideal for teachers and educators looking for a comprehensive introduction to metacognition and self-regulated learning that can be delivered in one lesson: it's a great way to introduce these important concepts to your students and get them engaging in relevant reflection activities!
 
This teaching resoure will be helpful to your students because it:
 
Introduces key concepts of metacognition and self-regulated learning, helping students understand how to take control of their own learning.
Encourages reflection on personal learning strategies through structured activities and discussions.
Provides students with practical tools to evaluate and improve their approaches to learning.
Fosters critical thinking by engaging students in debates and assessments of different metacognitive strategies.
Supports long-term academic success by equipping students with the skills to plan, monitor, and evaluate their learning processes effectively.