Metacognition and self-regulated learning are essential in modern education, especially in a digital world where information is instantly accessible. Learners must develop the ability to plan, monitor, evaluate, and adapt their thinking. This cycle is clearly seen in creative processes like visual arts, where reflection and revision guide learning. Fostering these skills helps students become independent, critical, and adaptable learners.

This article outlines 'The Freiburg Self-Regulated-Journal-Writing Approach' to boosting metacognition with regular journalling in schools.

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