COGNITIVE COACHING

Cognitive coaching and its utilization within the education profession

Cognitive coaching and its utilization within the education profession

Introduction

Cognitive development refers to higher order thinking which involves active control over the cognitive processes engaged in learning. In other words, meta-cognition is not just about the process of knowing, but involves thinking about the process of knowing, reflecting on one's cognitive experiences or “thinking about thinking”. The distinction between cognitive knowledge and meta-cognitive knowledge lies in how information is used. An individual uses cognitive strategies to help them achieve a definite goal. For example, a teacher will use cognitive strategies - thinking ...