Gaze Aversion and Metaconitive Processing

          After our classroom discussions, it is so evident the importance of metacognition in not only learning but teaching as well. It made me wonder about different ways in which we can help develop this vital skill in our students who are so young. We are really the foundation in which their metacognitive processes are built upon. I came across this video and it really opened up my eyes to the beginning stages of teaching simple ways to engage in metacognitive thinking.(Apologies for linking the video, it would not allow to be posted on the blog)

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/improve-student-focus

I absolutely loved this video! Too often we expect our students with a snap of a finger to recall information off the top of their heads. This is not realistic because thinking takes time. By the idea of gaze aversion, it can teach our students to think more critically about what they have learned and really reflect on their own learning. It is also really great for students who do not do as well under pressure. It teaches our students that it is okay to take your time and think more deeply to articulate your thoughts and increase comprehension. This is something that should be more younger learner driven when they are still learning the basics about thinking about their own thinking.