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The Pedagogy of Self-Authorship:                 The Neurocognitive Impact of Science and Metacognition

11/18/2023

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I am thrilled to announce the release of my new book, The Pedagogy of Self-Authorship: The Neurocognitive Impact of Science and Metacognition. This book is the result of my life's work and research as an educator and a neurodivergent learner in the special education system. It explores the power and potential of metacognition, the ability to think about one’s own thinking, in facilitating self-transformation, learning, and growth.
In this book, you will find:
  • A comprehensive overview of the latest scientific findings on how metacognition influences learning, neuroplasticity, and self-development.
  • A historical survey of metacognitive educational practices from ancient times to the present day, highlighting their benefits and challenges.
  • A personal narrative of my own journey as a neurodivergent learner who experienced a profound transformation through metacognitive pedagogy.
  • A series of interviews with experts from the Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL), who share their insights and experiences on using metacognitive pedagogy with neurodivergent students.
  • A general framework for designing and implementing metacognitive instruction that integrates the scientific method with the development of an individual’s theory of mind, leading to enhanced problem-solving skills and personal growth.
This book is not only a scholarly contribution to the field of education, but also a practical guide for anyone who wants to support neurodivergent learners and employees, advocate for neurodiversity, or conduct critical disability studies research. It offers a vision of education that is based on freedom, equity, and empowerment, and that fosters the development of self-regulation, self-authorship, and self-transformation as the ultimate goals of learning.
If you are interested in learning about metacognitive pedagogy and how it can transform your life and the lives of others, I invite you to check out my book and share your feedback with me. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.  


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Why Problem-Solving Practices Trump Business Practices in Public Education

11/15/2023

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Business practices have long influenced U.S. education. Initially, public education aimed to create more skilled workers, using structures borrowed from businesses to organize mass instruction. Initially, this wide public education system for all students was overwhelmingly positive, but a growing decay of our educational system’s effectiveness has crept in during the intervening decades. This has led to revitalized efforts to improve education and a corresponding political drive to bring more business-like practices to the field. However, these renewed efforts to professionalize teaching and raise standards have failed to show any positive impact. By virtually every metric we have demonstrated that public education does not need more business-oriented practices. It needs to refocus on what the science suggests are the fundamental practices of learning itself: self-reflection and problem-solving. This suggests a bottom-up approach to education, which is surprisingly universal, can be built into the institutional structure itself to promote the broad success of students.

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