Drawing from Recommendation 2 of the EEF’s ‘Metacognition and Self-RegulationHow children monitor their emotions and thoughts, and adapt their behaviour in different circumstances.’ guidance report, this video highlights how the ‘seven-step model’ for explicitly teaching metacognitive strategies allows teachers to build solid knowledge and understanding before gradually releasing responsibility to their learners.
The ‘seven-step model’ can be applied to different subject content at all phases and ages.
We asked Julie to talk to us about how she applies the ‘seven-step model’ to her A‑level planning and teaching. Julie highlights how the model allows us to explicitly focus our teaching on developing independence.
In the video, Julie focusses on what the ‘Modelling’ and ‘Guided Practice’ elements look like in her classroom.
We hope this latest ‘Voices from the Classroom’ supports colleagues to consider how integrating the ‘seven-step model’ into our teaching habits can help our pupils become more independent.