Metacognition: Thinking About Thinking – Em Dashes Included

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by Katherine Reilly, ELT Author & Teacher Trainer

Author’s Note: The main inspiration for this article came after witnessing a plethora of articles floating around, mainly produced by AI. Have we completely lost our capacity to produce original materials? What of our ability to contemplate and critically assess tasks? I genuinely believe we have become passive recepients of information – not knowledge – and the need to ‘reignite’ our prefrontal cortexes is more prevalent than ever. I mean no disrespect to well-established colleagues; on the contrary, this article serves as a sharp reminder of the precarious path we face if we do not take immediate action and inspire our learners alike. Enter metacognition: education’s last hope?

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7 Reasons You Should Read Bedtime Stories to Your Kids

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by Katherine Reilly

Many of us hold our childhood memories in high regard; the joy of seeing your father come home from work, the sense of security one would feel when held in the protective embrace of a loved one, but one of the most fondest memories I cherish of my childhood, is that of my mother reading bedtime stories to me.

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