Plato, metacognition and philosophy in schools

In this article, I begin by saying something about what metacognition is and why it is desirable within education. I then outline how Plato anticipates this concept in his dialogue 'Meno'. This is not just a historical point; by dividing the cognitive self into a three-in-one—a ‘learner’,...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Peter Worley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Birmingham Library Services 2018-04-01
Series:Journal of Philosophy in Schools
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Online Access:https://jps.bham.ac.uk/articles/76