John Flavell + Lev Vygotsky + Jean Piaget
Metacognition is the monitoring and control of thought, thinking about cognition, self reflection
Metacognition is the process of being self-aware of ones own personal learning strengths and weaknesses; strategy knowledge and use; and a capacity for self-reflection
Strategies to Improve Metacognitive Awareness:
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Discuss with the class the importance of metacognitive knowledge
Model your own metacognitive processes for students
Ensure there is time for group discussion and reflection about learning activities
Make visible the cognitive strategies students are using
Improve regulation of cognition by checking planning, monitoring and evaluating strategy use
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What is your goal?