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Metacognition (Admin Update 8)
Metacognition—for example, involving extensive giving and receiving of feedback, and recruiting students as self- and peer- assessors. This places them in the position of having to think metacognitively about the nature of the task, and the cognitive processes of the discipline. It is vital that learners move from empirical and experiential understandings to pattern recognition and theory making—in this respect, metacognition is key.
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Video 6a: Why Metacognition Matters
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Video 6b: Metacognition in e-Learning Ecologies
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Metacognition in Scholar
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Self-regulated learning
- Mnemonic work (contrasted with memory work)
- Epistemology in learning
- Learner engagement
- Intrinsic motivation
- Pattern recognition
- Conceptual learning
- Theorizing
- Critical analysis
- Concept mapping
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Metacognition concept relates to reflect on one’s thinking, it has to do with the active monitoring and regulation of cognitive processes. The ability to think about one’s thoughts with the aim of improving learning. Metacognitive processes are central to planning, strategic thinking, problem-solving.
As a child gets older more awareness he/she demonstrates of his/her thinking process.
(in http://www.instructionaldesign.org/concepts/metacognition.html)
More precisely, it refers to the processes used to plan, monitor, and assess one’s understanding and performance. Metacognition includes a critical awareness of (i) one’s thinking and learning and (ii) oneself as a thinker and learner.
Assignments addressing metacognition:
Preassessments—Encouraging Students to Examine Their Current Thinking: “What do I already know about this topic that could guide my learning?”
The Muddiest Point—Giving Students Practice in Identifying Confusions: “What was most confusing to me about the material explored in class today?”
Retrospective Postassessments—Pushing Students to Recognize Conceptual Change: “Before this course, I thought evolution was… Now I think that evolution is ….” or “How is my thinking changing (or not changing) over time?”
Reflective Journals—Providing a Forum in Which Students Monitor Their Own Thinking: “What about my exam preparation worked well that I should remember to do next time? What did not work so well that I should not do next time or that I should change?”
(in http://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/metacognition/ )
These are recommendations in Edutopia website: How to Teach Students to Be More Metacognitive – http://www.edutopia.org/blog/metacognition-gift-that-keeps-giving-donna-wilson-marcus-conyers
Another good article in the Education Portal – Metacognitive Strategies: Definition, Examples & Quiz – http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/metacognitive-strategies-definition-examples-quiz.html