Stratégiatanítást

Stratégiatanítást, a Hungarian term, translates to "strategy teaching" or "strategy instruction." It refers to the pedagogical approach of explicitly teaching students how to use various cognitive and metacognitive strategies to improve their learning and problem-solving abilities. This method moves beyond simply imparting knowledge and instead focuses on equipping learners with the tools and techniques to become more effective and independent learners.

The core principle behind stratégiatanítást is that learning is not solely about memorization but also about understanding the processes involved in acquiring, processing, and applying information. Teachers using this approach model strategy use, provide guided practice, and encourage students to reflect on their own strategy use. The goal is to foster metacognitive awareness, enabling students to monitor their comprehension, adapt their approaches to different tasks, and solve problems more efficiently.

Common strategies taught include those related to reading comprehension (e.g., predicting, questioning, summarizing), writing (e.g., brainstorming, outlining, revising), mathematical problem-solving (e.g., identifying key information, choosing an appropriate method, checking work), and general study skills (e.g., organization, time management, self-testing). Stratégiatanítást is applicable across all age groups and subject areas, aiming to build lifelong learning skills. It emphasizes that students can learn to learn, becoming more strategic and empowered in their academic pursuits.