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Description
This study delves into the metacognitive awareness of Greek drama teachers, focusing on their understanding and regulation of cognitive processes in teaching. Employing the Metacognitive Awareness Inventory for Teachers (MAIT), the research assesses 21 educators, revealing varied levels of metacognitive awareness and its correlation with teaching experience and potential gender differences. The results highlight the significance of reflective teaching and metacognitive strategies in enhancing drama education quality. Concluding that metacognitive awareness is vital for effective drama teaching, the study suggests professional development should focus on enhancing these skills. It advocates for a supportive learning environment, proposing that a metacognitive approach leads to more profound, reflective learning experiences in arts education. This research paves the way for further exploration of metacognitive dimensions in teaching, particularly in the arts, aiming to enrich educational practices and outcomes.
CV
Maria Kladaki
is an Associate Professor at the University of the Aegean. She has a master degree in Education specializing in Theatre and Dramatic Play from the Hellenic Open University and a Ph.D in Theatre Studies (Panteion University of Athens, Greece). She teaches Drama in Education and theatre history. Her field of research includes theory and history of theatre, gender issues in theatrical works for children and drama in education.
Georgia Stefanou
is Full Professor in ‘Cognitive Psychology with emphasis on Applications’ at the University of Western Macedonia, Greece. She holds a PhD and a Master degree specialized in Psychology from the University of Manchester, U.K. She has published several papers in scientific journals, conference proceedings and books. She is a member of editorial board of scientific journals and has been a member of scientific and organizing committees of scientific conferences as well as she has acted as a reviewer in scientific journals. Research interests focus on cognition, metacognition, motivation and affects mainly in education, interpersonal relationships and achievement behaviour.
Konstantinos Mastrothanasis
is an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of the Aegean, Greece. He holds a doctorate degree from the Department of Primary Education of the University of the Aegean. He has been distinguished for his work by the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences and by the Scientific Association for the Promotion of Educational Innovation. He has participated in several European research programs. His research can be found in international journals, conference proceedings, and books. His research interests lie in the area of educational drama and theatre in education.
Maria Koulianou
has completed basic studies in Psychology and History & Philosophy of Science. She holds a PhD in Cognitive Science from the Department of History & Philosophy of Science of the University of Athens and a postdoctoral degree in Cognitive and Educational Psychology. She has been working in Special Education since 2010 to date and has participated in teacher training seminars for the detection and treatment of learning difficulties and for the individualized support of students in general and special educational contexts. She has participated in European projects. Her research interests are in the field of cognitive-educational psychology.
