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@article{196546,
        author = {Rucha S. Brahmbhatt},
        title = {Shaping the Minds of Tomorrow: A Metacognitive Journey Through Education Policy and Science Pedagogy},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {4490-4493},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=196546},
        abstract = {This article presents a thorough content analysis and synthesis of two foundational documents: India’s National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) and the scholarly book Challenges in Science Education: Global Perspectives for the Future (Thomas & Boon, 2023). The primary purpose of this analysis is to explore the powerful intersection between national educational reform and pedagogical reality. The central theme synthesized from both texts is need to transition from rote memorization to inquiry-based, and metacognitive learning. This article illustrates how the broad, visionary goals of the NEP are directly supported and made actionable by the specific pedagogical strategies outlined in science education research. Designed specifically for B.Ed. pre-service teachers and education system leaders, this synthesis offers thought-provoking reflections on how policy directives and classroom practices collectively shape the future of teaching.},
        keywords = {Metacognitive Awareness, Professional Development, National Education Policy 2020, Challenges in Science Education, B.Ed. pre-service teachers, pedagogical strategies},
        month = {April},
        }