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Avenor is part of the OECD Schools+ network<\/b><\/a>, where it leads the Cognitive Engagement working group, exploring strategies to help students become more engaged and aware of their own learning process. In this context, Dr. Mihaela Stancu, Romanian Language and Literature Curriculum Leader, is conducting a research project at Avenor in collaboration with Dr. Elizabeth Hidson from the University of Sunderland, with the aim of developing metacognition in students\u2014the ability to reflect on, analyse, and optimise the way they learn.<\/em><\/p>\n

This project directly contributes to Avenor\u2019s strategic goal of co-creating, by 2031, a comprehensive and flexible curriculum that is connected to the realities of a rapidly changing world.<\/em><\/p>\n

Transformative education involves more than just acquiring information\u2014it is a deep learning process that helps students develop autonomy, intrinsic motivation, and the ability to tackle complex real-world challenges. By integrating metacognitive strategies into teaching, this project supports students in building transferable skills that will enable them to successfully navigate the challenges of an ever-evolving global environment.<\/em><\/p>\n

We invite you to explore this article for insights into the first phase of the research and the impact of these new approaches on the development of student autonomy, critical thinking, and active engagement in learning.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Author: Dr. Mihaela Stancu, Romanian Language and Literature Curriculum Leader at Avenor College<\/i><\/p>\n

What if the most important lesson in school wasn\u2019t a subject, but a skill\u2014the ability to think about your own thinking?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

As part of our work leading an<\/span> OECD Schools+ network<\/b><\/a> of 40 schools worldwide, Avenor is investigating how to strengthen <\/span>cognitive engagement<\/span><\/i> in students. Our latest research focuses on metacognition, exploring how students can develop the self-awareness and strategies needed to become truly independent learners.<\/span><\/p>\n

We’re excited to share with you the results of the first phase of this innovative research taking place in our Grade 6 classrooms. As part of our commitment to providing the very best education, our English, Romanian, and Mathematics departments have been working together to explore how we can help students become more thoughtful and independent learners.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the heart of this project is a simple but powerful question: <\/span>How can we help students think more deeply about their own learning?<\/b> Research shows that when students develop metacognitive skills (such as the ability to plan, monitor and evaluate their own learning), they become more confident, more independent, and better equipped for future challenges. This is what educators call ‘metacognition’ \u2013 essentially, thinking about thinking.<\/span><\/p>\n

Over the past term, our teachers have been exploring different ways to help students reflect on their learning:<\/span><\/p>\n