Festival of Metacognition 2024
St. Mary's, London
Monday 17th June: Day Conference 9:20 - 3:45pm
and/or
Tuesday 18th June: Thinking Schools Tour 9:50 - 3:30pm
Our annual Festival of Metacognition draws together, in one place, those with a shared passion for developing metacognitive, self-regulating learners.
In 2024, we held our latest Festival of Metacognition, with an additional second day for those wanting to visit University of Exeter accredited Thinking Schools in London.
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The ‘Festival of Metacognition’ provides the best insights into developing metacognition and self regulated learning, all in one place. It offers the invaluable opportunity to explore the latest and best practice in successfully developing metacognition in your school and enables you to hear from experts, talk to leaders and teachers from Thinking Schools and share experiences regarding any area of metacognition.
Keynote Speakers
Professor Daniel Muijs
Co-author of the EEF’s ‘Metacognition & Self Regulation’ Guidance Report, Former Head of Research, OFSTED
Professor Rose Luckin
Professor at UCL, Founder of Educate Ventures Research (EVR) & President of the Self-Managed Learning College, Brighton
FREE Webinars: Festival of Metacognition 2024 Speaker Showcase
Book your FREE online seat at our live CPD webinars, introducing this year’s speakers at the Festival of Metacognition, as we explore the development of metacognitive, self-regulating learners.
 | Enculturation: Raising Attainment and Monitoring Impact - A Thinking School Journey | Hear from Charles Dickens School's SLT on their experience of how becoming an accredited Thinking School has supported their ambitions to develop metacognitive, self-regulating learners. | Thursday 1st Feb 4:00 - 4:20pm | View Webinar |
 | Strengthening the Student Toolbox | Amarbeer Singh Gill, author of 'Strengthening the Student Toolbox - in Action', introduces us to ideas from his influential book on how to help students consolidate knowledge and enhance their learning. | Tuesday 12th Mar 4:00 - 4:20pm | View Webinar |
 | 'Thinking Aloud' Developing Metacognition Through Peer Collaboration and Talk | Dr. Kirstin Mulholland shares her work on 'Thinking Aloud', sharing practical ideas on harnessing the power of collaborative talk for metacognitive development. | Thursday 21st March 4:00 - 4:20pm | View Webinar |
 | Successfully Motivating Students - How to Apply Self Determination Theory In The Classroom | Hear from Dr. Claire Badger (FCCT), who shares her insights in to motivation and the practical application of self-determination theory in the classroom. | Thursday 25th April 4:15 - 4:30pm | View Webinar |
| Metacognition and Memory: how are they related and what does that mean for learning and teaching? | Prof. Daniel Muijs, author of the EEF's guidance report on 'Metacognition and Self Regulated Learning', provides an insight in to his workshop on metacognition and memory | Thursday 2nd May 4:00 - 4:20pm | View Webinar |
Gain unparalleled insights from cutting edge researchers and thought leaders
Take home classroom strategies from expert practitioners
Share ideas with practitioners from across the Thinking School Network
Visit Thinking Schools in action
| Day 1 | Day 2 FULLY BOOKED | Day 1 & 2 |
| Conference: £299.99 +vat | Thinking School Tour: £99.99 +vat | Full Festival (2 Days): £399.99 +vat |
| Early Bird: £199.99 +vat | Early Bird: £69.99 +vat | Early Bird (2 Days): £249.99 +vat |
The Thinking School Tour on Tuesday 18th June has now sold out! However, places may become available. Contact fom@thinkingmatters.com to add yourself to the waiting list.
Premium members of the Thinking Schools Network:
1 x free ticket and a 50% discount on the full price of any additional tickets
Silver members of the Thinking Schools Network:
A 50% discount on the full price of any ticket
TSN Members can call us on +44 (0) 1672 841824 or email at fom@thinkingmatters.com to arrange your tickets
Guaranteed to be the metacognitive event of the year!