Metacognition is a critical competency for developing self-directed, future-ready learners. In this symposium, join us as we present insights into Singapore secondary students’ metacognition for learning and transfer, drawn from quantitative, qualitative, and neural imaging perspectives. Discover our joint efforts with teachers to enhance students’ metacognition through a student-focused Metacognition Intervention Programme and a Professional Development Programme in Metacognition designed to strengthen teachers’ metacognitive practices. Metacognitive strategies that drive meaningful learning and potential transfer—emerging from real classroom interventions and practices—will be discussed and showcased by participating teachers.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Presentations by researchers with insights into students’ metacognitive strengths and challenges, as well as teachers’ metacognitive competence and practices from multiple lenses
- Riveting showcase and presentations by participating teachers who designed and implemented lessons infusing metacognition.
- Networking with members of the research team comprising NIE experts, MOE curriculum specialists, and officers.
PRESENTATION
SPEAKERS
SCHEDULE
| 12:30 PM : REGISTRATION |
| 1:00 PM : OPENING ADDRESS Opening address by Professor David Hung Introduction by Associate Professor Lee Ngan Hoe |
| 1:20 PM : SYMPOSIUM PRESENTATIONS (1) Dr Melvin Chan Examining Students’ Metacognition and Teachers’ Metacognitive Teaching Practices and Strategies (2) Associate Professor Lee Ngan Hoe Examining Metacognitive Practices across Formal (English Language and Mathematics) and Non-Formal (CCAs) Instructional Curricula (3)Associate Professor Teo Wei Peng Identifying Neural Correlates underpinning Metacognitive Processes during Problem Solving in English Language and Mathematics |
| 2:20 PM: BREAK AND NETWORKING |
| 2:45 PM: SYMPOSIUM PRESENTATIONS (1) Dr Imelda Caleon Development and Evaluation of a Metacognition Instruction Programme (MIP) for Students (2) Dr Dawn Ng Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Professional Development Programme in Metacognition (PDPM) for Teachers |
| 3:30 PM: CLOSING REMARKS Closing address by Associate Professor Chow Jia Yi |
| 3:45 PM: BREAK |
| 4:00 PM: SHOWCASE SESSIONS Parallel Sessions: (1) Session 1: Fostering Metacognition in Mathematics: Insights and Reflections“: Led by Dr. Imelda Caleon, Science of Learning in Education Centre, and Mdm Lathamagesh Shatiannatham Subject Head of Mathematics, Yuying Secondary School (2) Session 2: Teachers’ Instructional Strategies to Foster Students’ Metacognition in Mathematics and English Language Classrooms. Led by Dr Dawn Ng. Teachers from Pasir Ris Crest Secondary, St. Margaret’s School (Secondary), Tampines Secondary, and Yusof Ishak Secondary will be showcased. |
| 5:00 PM: END OF SYMPOSIUM |
VENUES
LOCATION:
National Institute of Education (NIE), 1 Nanyang Walk, Singapore 637616.
1. Symposium Presentations (1:00 to 3:45 PM) at NIE Lecture Theatre 1.
2. Showcase Sessions (3:45 to 4:45 PM): Hybrid delivery
For participants attending their selected session on site:
(1) Session 1 led by Dr Imelda Caleon: at NIE Lecture Theatre 1.
(2) Session 2 led by Dr Dawn Ng: at Net Gen Learners’ Terrace, NIE2-01-01
For participants attending their selected sessions online , Zoom link details will be made available closer to the event.
REGISTRATION
Registration for the event has closed. If you have registered, see you at the symposium!
Should you have other queries, please write to Ms Liu Mei at mei.liu@nie.edu.sg.