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ERIC Number: EJ817777
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Oct
Pages: 14
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 33
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1090-1027
"Thinking about Thinking: It's Not Just for Philosophers:" Using Metacognitive Journals to Teach and Learn about Constructivism
Cornish, Mary M.; Cantor, Patricia A.
Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, v29 n4 p326-339 Oct 2008
This article describes how Metacognitive Journals were used to teach prospective early childhood educators about constructivism. We emphasize the importance of modeling constructivist pedagogy and cultivating students' metacognitive potential. We share the effects on our students' learning and on our teaching. We also offer recommendations for teacher educators to incorporate Metacognitive Journals in their practice. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Teaching Methods, Metacognition, Cognitive Processes, Journal Articles, Preservice Teacher Education, Student Journals, Journal Writing, Program Descriptions, Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Innovation
Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Adult Education; Early Childhood Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: N/A