Developing metacognition skills through STEAM education in students with learning disabilities: from a theoretical point of view

Students with learning disabilities often have low academic achievement because of the cognitive disorders and impaired working memory as well as executive functions such as processing-organizing and remembering information. The development of metacognitive skills shows in the eight pillars of metacognition such as self-awareness, self-control, and selfregulation help students to recognize weaknesses and apply strategies to support them offset their cognitive deficits, by becoming more flexible and adapt to any changes. STEAM education for students via multi-faceted and multi-sensory approach to develop metacognitive skills, control and monitor how children learn while building necessary knowledge, ensuring equality in learning academic and work opportunities for all students. Thereby, improving their selfesteem, confidence and independence of students with learning disabilities, helping them cope with challenges in the future.