If it were easy ....

S1/ Ep4: Implementing Metacognition in your Classroom!

Welcome to the conclusion of 'If It Were Easy... The Podcast.' We discuss integrating metacognition into classrooms, emphasising consistency, guidance, and creating a supportive environment. We share strategies for teaching metacognitive skills and maintaining motivation. As educators, we nurture lifelong learners. Join us in reflecting on metacognitive learning's impact and staying connected for support.
 
Show Notes
- Dawn Taylor concludes the series by discussing how to seamlessly integrate metacognition into the classroom.
- She emphasizes the importance of consistency, explicit guidance, self-reflection, creating a low-stakes environment, teaching metacognitive skills, phased implementation of support, and maintaining motivation.
- Dawn encourages educators to stay connected, motivated, and to have fun throughout the metacognitive learning journey.
- The conclusion highlights the transformative impact of metacognitive learning and expresses gratitude to listeners for being part of the journey.

S1/ Ep3: What is Metacognitive Regulation?

Welcome back to "If It Were Easy... The Podcast," where we serve as your guide through the convoluted world of metacognition. In this episode, We delve into the realm of metacognitive regulation, the next chapter following the exploration of metacognitive knowledge in previous episodes.
 
Show Notes:
- We recaps the previous episodes, highlighting the exploration of metacognition's fundamentals and the breakdown of metacognitive knowledge.
- The episode's focus shifts to metacognitive regulation, the strategic planning, continuous monitoring, and evaluation of one's learning strategies.
- Dawn emphasizes the podcast's mission to simplify metacognitive principles and offers various resources, including online courses, live events, online community, and blogs, for educators seeking to integrate metacognition into their classrooms.
- Practical strategies for implementing metacognitive regulation are discussed, including goal setting, incorporating planning tools, monitoring check-ins, and evaluation.
- Dawn extends an invitation to explore comprehensive online courses on metacognition, offering a discount code for listeners.
- The episode concludes with an invitation to join the online learning community, access additional resources, and a preview of the next episode.
 

S1/ Ep2: What is Metacognitive Knowledge?

Welcome back to "If It Were Easy... The Podcast," where we serve as your guide through the intricate world of metacognition. At "If It Were Easy…," we're dedicated to breaking down metacognitive principles into manageable portions, dispelling common myths, and simplifying jargon to empower educators in designing and implementing profound changes in their classrooms.
Show Notes
- Dawn Taylor reiterates the podcast's mission to simplify metacognition for educators and emphasizes the practical application of metacognitive principles.
- A quick test on previous episode's learnings highlights the two parts of metacognition and their respective components.
- Episode 2 delves into metacognitive knowledge, exploring its transformative potential in the learning experience.
- Metacognitive knowledge is dissected into three components: knowledge of the task, knowledge of oneself, and knowledge of strategies, each essential for effective learning.
- Practical tips are provided for fostering metacognitive skills in students, including reflective exercises and classroom discussions.
- Discounted access to a learning strategies course and a YouTube series on learning strategies is offered to assist educators in developing students' cognitive toolkits.
- The episode concludes with an invitation to explore further resources on the podcast website and join the online learning community.

S1/ Ep1: What is Metacognition?

Welcome to "If It Were Easy... The Podcast," where we explore the practical applications of metacognition in education. 
In our inaugural series, we dive deep into the essence of metacognition and its transformative impact on learning.
Show Notes 
- In this episode,  we will introduce "If It Were Easy... The Podcast" and its mission to simplify the integration of metacognition into teaching practices.
- We will emphasise the importance of metacognition in enhancing learning outcomes, citing research from prominent institutions like the Education Endowment Foundation.
- Metacognition is dissected into its two components: metacognitive knowledge and metacognitive regulation, each comprising essential elements for effective learning.
- Listeners are invited to engage with the podcast community through various channels, including social media platforms, online courses, and the podcast website.

Season One: Metacognition Trailer

In series one of the 'If it were easy....' The Podcast, we are talking all things metacognition Join us in the upcoming episodes as we examine:
What is metacognition?What are its benefits in education?How can it be successfully implemented in your classrooms without creating an unmanageable workload for everyone?

Welcome to If It Were Easy ....

Welcome to If It Were Easy, the educational podcast that will help you to design and manage successful, positive change in your classrooms.
With a forward thinking look at educational theory and strategy, this podcast is a must listen for anyone wanting to explore tangible ways to drive real change in the educational sector.