Writing & Metacognition
Session 1: Introduction to Metacognition
Metacognition--monitoring and adjusting one's own approaches to learning---is critical to the development of writing abilities. This session introduces participants to research about and fundamental practices for fostering metacognition in writing-intensive courses.
Session 2: Strategies to Promote Metacognition
This workshop focuses on helping students develop metacognitive awareness of their writing processes will cover activities and assignments that WI instructors can use in their courses. Time will be provided for participants to begin planning activities and assignments for their courses.
Session 3: Implementing Metacognition Assignments
This workshop focuses on helping students develop metacognitive awareness of their writing processes, will provide participants with the opportunity to share and receive feedback on metacognitive-fostering assignments and activities that they have planned for future WI courses.