Thinking about Kindergarten thinking: A mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT: Metacognition, otherwise known as 'thinking about one's thinking,' leads to greater academic success and is foundational. Given this importance, metacognitive behaviors need to be developed within early years contexts to provide young children the opportunity to practice these behaviors and receive feedback. However, literature continues to focus on the development of metacognition in later grades. This mixed methods study explored metacognition in eight Kindergarten classrooms. Participants included eight Kindergarten teachers, six early childhood educators (ECEs), and 80 students. Data collection was conducted at two time periods separated by 12 weeks. Data collection included the Children's Independent Learning Development (CHILD) measure, semi-structured interviews, and classroom obser

SUBMITTER: Braund H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9481266 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature