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Metacognition, with Mr Metacognition
Expert Metacognition Training to Boost Student Attainment by 7 Months
Mr Metacognition: Expert Metacognitive Training for UK Schools
Transform Your School's Learning Outcomes with Proven Metacognitive Strategies
Nathan Burns is Mr Metacognition, delivering comprehensive metacognitive training programmes that boost student attainment by up to 7 months. Our evidence-based approach helps UK schools meet OFSTED requirements whilst supporting learners from all socio-economic backgrounds.
What is Metacognition and Why Does it Matter?
Metacognition—the process of planning, monitoring, and evaluating our thinking—is revolutionising education across the UK. As Flavell explains, metacognition involves recognising when we're struggling with learning and actively adjusting our approach. It's the internal voice that guides effective decision-making and self-regulated learning.
Our Metacognitive Training Services
Whole School Training Programmes Transform your entire school culture with comprehensive metacognitive training that upskills staff, improves teaching practice, and enhances student outcomes. Our whole-school approach ensures consistent implementation of metacognitive strategies across all year groups.
Subject-Specific Metacognitive Training Tailored support for individual departments, integrating metacognitive techniques into specific curriculum areas. Whether you're teaching maths, English, science, or humanities, we'll help you embed effective metacognitive strategies that enhance subject-specific learning.
Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Sessions Equip new teachers with essential metacognitive knowledge aligned with the ITT framework. Our specialised sessions ensure trainee teachers understand and can implement metacognitive approaches from the start of their careers.
Why Choose Mr Metacognition?
Nathan Burns is Mr Metacognition, bringing over half a decade of expertise in metacognitive theory and practice. His credentials include:
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Author of two 5-star reviewed books on metacognition published by Sage
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Published articles in leading education platforms, including TES and SecEd
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Collaboration with major educational organisations like Oxford University Press (OUP)
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International consultancy experience with schools across the UK and worldwide
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Proven track record of improving student self-regulation and problem-solving abilities
Key Benefits of Metacognitive Training
Boost Student Attainment: Evidence shows metacognitive interventions can accelerate learning by 7 months ✓ OFSTED Compliance: Meet expectations for effective professional development ✓ Inclusive Learning: Support students from all socio-economic backgrounds ✓ Cross-Phase Applicability: Suitable for primary, secondary, and post-16 education ✓ Enhanced Self-Regulation: Develop students' ability to manage their own learning ✓ Improved Problem-Solving: Equip learners with cognitive strategies for complex challenges
Implementing Metacognition in Your School
Metacognitive development isn't just about teaching students to think—it's about creating a culture of reflective learning. Our training programmes help educators understand how to:
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Model metacognitive thinking in the classroom
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Design activities that promote planning, monitoring, and evaluation
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Create assessment strategies that develop metacognitive awareness
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Support students in becoming independent, self-regulated learners
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Integrate metacognitive approaches across the curriculum
Book Your Metacognitive Training Today
Ready to unlock your students' potential through metacognition? Mr Metacognition offers flexible training options including INSET days, twilight sessions, and ongoing consultancy support. Our evidence-based programmes are designed to fit your school's specific needs and timetable.
Transform your school's approach to learning with expert metacognitive training that delivers measurable results. Contact Mr Metacognition today to discuss how we can support your journey towards enhanced student attainment and self-regulated learning.
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What is Metacognition?
Flavell: "I am being metacognitive if I notice that I am having more trouble learning A than B; if it strikes me that I should double check C before accepting it as fact".​
​Burns: "[Metacognition is] the little voice inside your head that constantly evaluated and informs your decisions"​
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Metacognition is the consistent process of planning, monitoring and evaluating our thinking.
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It is the process of questioning if we did something in the most efficient and effective manner. Of what we will do the same next time, and what we will do differently next time. It is the process of considering the most effective (cognitive) approach to use. It is the process of considering whether we are moving towards a successful outcome. (And so much more!)
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It is the way in which we constantly evaluate our cognitive performance and drive forward self-improvement.
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It is the way we boost student attainment by an extra 7 months.
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About Me.
Hi! I'm Nathan Burns, better known as Mr Metacognition. I'm an expert in metacognition, having studied the theory for over half a decade. I have been fortunate enough to write two 5* reviewed books on the theory with Sage, dozens of articles with sites such as TES and SecEd, and worked with huge organisations, such as OUP, developing metacognitive resources.
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I now get to spend my time working with schools, ITT provision, Universities and educational organisations both UK and world-wide, delivering training on metacognition, leading curriculum development and offering consultancy.
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Every day, I get to talk and write about a theory that I love, that has so much power for every single education organisation out there!
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