Metacognition in Language Teaching

This Element is a resource for providing fresh perspectives on how metacognitive awareness can transform language teaching and learning.

Mark Feng Teng (Author)

9781009581318, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 6 March 2025

92 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 0.6 cm, 0.274 kg

Metacognition, the awareness and regulation of one's own learning process, is a cornerstone of effective language learning. This element is a ground-breaking text that offers a comprehensive guide to incorporating metacognitive strategies into the teaching of reading, writing, vocabulary, and listening. This element stands as a bridge between theoretical frameworks and actionable teaching practices, enabling educators to enhance their students' language proficiency in a holistic manner. This element is replete with case studies, examples from diverse learning contexts, and evidence-based practices. It is an invaluable resource for language educators who aspire to cultivate independent learners capable of self-assessment and strategy adjustment. By fostering metacognitive awareness across all facets of language learning, this element empowers students to take charge of their own learning journey, leading to more profound and lasting language mastery.

Section 1. Introduction on metacognition in language teaching
Section 2. Understanding metacognition
Section 3. Metacognition in reading
Section 4. Metacognition in writing
Section 5. Metacognition in listening
Section 6. Metacognition in vocabulary learning
Section 7. Assessing metacognition
Section 8. Conclusion on metacognition in language teaching
References.

Subject Areas: Linguistics [CF]