ERIC Number: EJ1105316
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Publication Date: 2016
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Promoting Metacognitive Decision-Making in Teacher Education
Griffith, Robin; Bauml, Michelle; Quebec-Fuentes, Sarah
Theory Into Practice, v55 n3 p242-249 2016
Effective teachers are characterized by their abilities to make thoughtful, deliberate, and informed adaptations while teaching (Hoffman & Pearson, 2000). These in-the-moment teaching decisions are guided by a complex web of teacher knowledge. Raising teachers' awareness of the decisions they make on a moment-by-moment basis may aid in thoughtful, more deliberate decision-making and more robust instruction. We charge that preservice teachers can acquire this skill, as well. This article highlights practices employed in preservice teacher education courses as a means to promote awareness of, and engagement with, in-the-moment teaching decisions. Using examples from mathematics, social studies, and literacy methods courses, we describe our processes to intentionally cultivate preservice teachers' adaptive teaching skills through metacognitive decision-making.
Descriptors: Teacher Effectiveness, Metacognition, Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Decision Making Skills, Skill Development, Methods Courses, Teaching Skills, Constructivism (Learning), Pedagogical Content Knowledge
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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