We teach methods for improving upon a student’s critical thinking, rhetorical analysis, creative thinking, comprehension, and problem-solving skills, but rarely do we work with our students to master the art of self-reflection. Acknowledging the relationship between student success and the value of a student’s metacognitive skills can increase academic, interpersonal, and emotional resiliency for college and career success and retention. As educators, we need to be mindful of our own self-reflection as we strive to build relationships with students - are we asking the right questions and providing the necessary feedback to elicit trust and, ultimately, to reinforce relevancy in student learning? Research demonstrates that college readiness encapsulates far more than cognitive skills and, as educators, we must recognize that success is multidimensional and involves the whole student. The presenter will translate current and relevant research into practical activities for use with students for classroom and/or workshop use.
Guiding Questions:
1) Do you want to increase your skills in connecting with all students on a level that affords you the ability to change student behavior?
2) Do you want to grow your skills in demonstrating the relevancy in what you are teaching to a diverse classroom?
3) Do you want to gain insight into how to promote metacognitive reflection for the students with whom you work, regardless of your role or content area?