What is metacognition?
- Thinking about thinking
- Being aware of your own thinking process to help with problem solving
- Understanding your own cognitive strengths and weaknesses
- Involves various cognitive processes:
- Self-awareness
- Self-regulation
- Planning/Prioritizing
- Self-Monitoring
- Evaluating Effectiveness
Why is metacognition important for growth?
- There aren’t “right” strategies that apply to everyone
- Understanding how your brain works helps you develop strategies that will work for you
- Helps with developing appropriate goals
- Increases efficiency in developing strategies
- Makes it easier to persist through challenges, while leaning into effective strategies when appropriate
