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Metacognition Resources

Metacognition is the process of thinking about ones thinking

  • It is used to make decisions that maximize learning outcomes and help students meet their goals
  • It is thinking not just about the what of learning but the HOW
  • It helps us see which cognitive strategies need to occur so we're best prepared for a test/assignment
  • It shows us what we need to do differently to be successful
  • It involves making connections

(Excerpt from Slide 7 of the Metacognition Powerpoint)