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