metacognition

Meanings

• Noun

  The ability to think about and reflect on one's own thinking and learning processes.

  - "Metacognition is crucial for effective learning."
  - "Students who practice metacognition perform better on exams."

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Variants

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metacognition , metacognitions

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Etymology

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From the Greek words meta (meaning 'after' or 'beyond') and gnosis (meaning 'knowledge').

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Trivia

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1. Metacognition is not just a theoretical concept, but it can be practically applied to improve learning.

2. Metacognition is not only important for students, but also for professionals in various fields.

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Related Concepts

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1. Self-regulated learning: A learning approach where learners actively control their own learning processes, including metacognition.

2. Cognitive strategies: Techniques used to improve learning and problem-solving, such as elaboration, organization, and self-explanation, which can be enhanced through metacognition.

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Culture

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Metacognition is a key concept in education and psychology. It has been extensively studied in relation to learning and cognitive development.

How to Memorize "metacognition"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person thinking about their own thoughts and learning processes.
   - Visualize a mind map of the different aspects of metacognition.

2. associate
   

   - Associate metacognition with effective learning.
   - Link metacognition to the process of becoming a better learner.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym METACOGNITION to remember the different components: Monitoring, Evaluation, Testing, Analysis, Control, Observation, and Information-seeking.

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