noun
- awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes, learning strategies, and mental abilities
Usage: commonly used in educational psychology and cognitive science
Examples
- Metacognition helps students recognize when they don't understand a concept and adjust their study methods.
- Teachers encourage metacognition by asking students to reflect on how they solved a problem.
- Developing metacognition is essential for independent learning and academic success.
- Athletes use metacognition to analyze their performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Good readers practice metacognition by monitoring their comprehension as they read.
- Metacognition allows you to catch your own mistakes before they become habits.