CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The understanding that people don’t share the same thoughts and feelings as you do develops during childhood, and is called “theory of mind”. Another way to think about it is a child’s ability to “tune-in” to other peoples’ perspectives [1]. This ability doesn’t emerge overnight, and it develops in a predictable order.

Detailed explanation-2: -Metacognition is a child’s ability to be aware of what they are thinking about and choosing a helpful thought process. This simply means that metacognition is thinking about thinking.

Detailed explanation-3: -Metacognition is, put simply, thinking about one’s thinking. More precisely, it refers to the processes used to plan, monitor, and assess one’s understanding and performance. Metacognition includes a critical awareness of a) one’s thinking and learning and b) oneself as a thinker and learner.

Detailed explanation-4: -The bad feelings kids have when they feel frustrated easily turn into negative self-talk: “If I failed the test, that means I’m not smart.” Metacognitive thinking can help kids think things through-and stop beating themselves up. For instance: “I failed the test because I wasn’t ready.