Volume 18, Issue 2 pp. 173-186
Special issue Article

Impact of the Metacognitive Educational Program Cogni'Scol on the Academic Success of Middle School Students

Pauline Allix

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Pauline Allix

UNICAEN, LPCN, Normandie Université

Address correspondence to Pauline Allix and Sandrine Rossi, UNICAEN, LPCN, Normandie Université, Caen, France; e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

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Amélie Lubin

Amélie Lubin

UNICAEN, LPCN, Normandie Université

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Céline Lanoë

Céline Lanoë

UNICAEN, LPCN, Normandie Université

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Arnaud Mortier

Arnaud Mortier

UNICAEN, CNRS, LMNO, Normandie Université

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Sandrine Rossi

Corresponding Author

Sandrine Rossi

UNICAEN, LPCN, Normandie Université

Address correspondence to Pauline Allix and Sandrine Rossi, UNICAEN, LPCN, Normandie Université, Caen, France; e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

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First published: 16 January 2024
Citations: 2

Abstract

What can be done to promote the academic success of learners? More than a question, it is a major challenge of our time. In this perspective, metacognition seems to be a way to empower learners to take ownership of their academic success. Considering the recommendations established in the literature, we co-constructed with teachers a metacognitive educational program, called Cogni'Scol, based on brain functioning in learning. Its benefits were determined through a longitudinal study focusing on the academic success of French students. We followed sixth grade students over a two-year period who either benefited or not from a weekly session of the Cogni'Scol program. Results showed a significant effect on students' knowledge and representations of brain functioning but not on the students' academic performances mediated by improvements in their metacognition. We conclude with pragmatic reflections for researchers and educational professionals interested in the implementation of educational programs based on brain functioning in learning.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.

DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT

The raw data supporting the conclusions of this article will be made available by the authors upon reasonable request.

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