Metacognitive Student: A Guide to Teaching Academic, Social, and Emotional Intelligence Across Subjects

In this results-focused resource, the authors delve deep into the what and how of structured SELf-questioning, providing a simple, straightforward, and practical strategy that can be used to support students academically, socially, and emotionally. The book begins by addressing the severity of the stress and anxiety that both teachers and students face in schools, and how metacognitive SELf-questioning can help reduce these challenges.

The authors then guide readers through the process of implementing effective SELf-questioning into academic instruction, fostering both academic and social-emotional learning (SEL). Readers will review scenarios that depict the use of the SELf-questioning strategy in every content area and grade level, gaining insight into how advanced SELf-questioning can achieve transfer of learning in the classroom to any academic or social context.

One of the key features of this resource is the opportunity for readers to autonomously customize and create their own SELf-question sets, and apply them to any situation within or outside of school. The book is divided into several chapters, each addressing a specific aspect of the SELf-questioning strategy.

Chapter 1 explores the underpinnings of the strategy, delving into the concepts of metacognition and SELf-questioning. Subsequent chapters focus on the application of the strategy in various academic and social contexts, including mathematics, social problem-solving, reading comprehension and decoding, research writing, emotional recognition and regulation, and more.

The book also addresses the role of transfer theory in SELf-questioning, as well as the integration of the strategy in social studies, science, and metacognitive components. The final chapter explores the autonomous use of SELf-questioning and metacognition, empowering readers to tailor the approach to their specific needs and contexts.

Throughout the book, the authors provide practical examples, scenarios, and guidance, making it a valuable resource for educators seeking to create thriving, confident, healthy, adaptive, and resilient thinkers in their classrooms. By incorporating the SELf-questioning strategy into their teaching practices, educators can help their students develop the necessary academic and social-emotional skills to succeed both in and out of the classroom.

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