Today my friend told me an interesting story that i felt should be shared with people who are willing to read it(:

My friend had told me about a workshop she had been to and the main topic was metacognition which meant the awareness of the process taken to make a decision.

(Taken from the speaker at the workshop and written with accuracy of only my memory)

Even in primary one, it is important for the kids to understand this because it encourages self correction and self learning.
For instance. the teacher wants to impart the value of empathy,so she read to them jack and the beanstalk.
After she read the story, she asked the children to put themselves in the different characters' shoes.Jack, Jack's mother, giant, giant's wife and the beanstalk(yes a non-living thing lol)
So the children put themselves in all the characters shoes.
If you were jack/giant/ beanstalk......hw would u feel? What if you were them?
Metacognition at play.
Self thought, self learning.
Kids being kids are really adorable..
They said"if i am a beanstalk....i will feel pain if jack climbed on me..."
Haha!How cute! anyway.
After the session was over, the children got very noisy
The teacher was very fustrated and asked them"do you know what i am feeling now and why?"
All the children quietened down and said"you are angry because we are noisy."
However the children also has something to tell the teacher"teacher, the chair feels painful cause u sat on it for so long"
LOL. Cute story right?

This is the power of young minds and the power of metacognition. Its an important tool for learning and growing. Applicable to people of all ages. Just used in a different manner.
No gift is greater than a wise word or a heartfelt express of concern. The gift of self learning and discovery is a gift only you can give yourself. Others may light the way and that is their gift to you.
So embrace this lovely story. Laugh at the adorable kids. Let this story bring joy to you. Hope you have a good day and i should be sleeping now.(:

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