Metacognition is the awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes. It involves having an understanding of how and why one thinks or learns in a certain way, allowing for improved strategies to be employed.
Metacognition helps people to explore their beliefs, values, emotions and behaviors as they relate to learning. Being able to reflect on one's own thinking can provide individuals with insight into what areas need improvement and help them to accomplish educational goals successfully.
Immerse yourself in a series of articles discussing metacognition, offering strategies to foster self-regulated learning and critical thinking skills in students.