Metacognition Flashcards
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What is Metacognition?
Thinking about thinking; awareness and understanding of your own learning process.
Metacognition involves knowing your learning strategies and regulating them.
What are the two key components of Metacognition?
- Metacognitive Knowledge
- Metacognitive Regulation
Metacognitive Knowledge is knowing effective strategies, while Metacognitive Regulation involves planning, monitoring, and adjusting learning strategies.
Why is Metacognition important?
- Better Learning Outcomes
- Identifies Weaknesses
- Promotes Independent Learning
Metacognition leads to more effective study habits and self-directed learning.
What is the purpose of asking yourself questions before learning?
To plan your learning session effectively.
Questions include: What do I already know? What’s my goal? Which strategies will I use?
What should you ask yourself during the learning process?
- Do I understand this so far?
- Is this strategy working?
- What’s confusing me right now?
These questions help monitor understanding and strategy effectiveness.
What questions should you reflect on after learning?
- Did I meet my learning goals?
- What worked well? What didn’t?
- How can I improve next time?
Reflecting helps evaluate the effectiveness of the learning session.
What is the Feynman Technique?
Teaching what you’ve learned to someone else or explaining it aloud.
This technique helps assess understanding by simplifying the material.
What is the benefit of keeping a Learning Journal?
To track strategies used and their effectiveness over time.
A Learning Journal helps identify patterns in learning habits.
What is the purpose of self-testing?
To assess actual knowledge and identify gaps in understanding.
Regular quizzes can enhance retention and understanding.
What does SMART stand for in goal setting?
- Specific
- Measurable
- Achievable
- Relevant
- Time-bound
SMART goals provide clarity and structure in learning objectives.
Fill in the blank: Before studying for an exam, you decide to use _______ because they’ve worked for you in the past.
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Flashcards are an effective method for active recall during study sessions.
Fill in the blank: During learning a new skill, you notice you’re rushing through exercises and not paying attention to _______.
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Slowing down can enhance skill acquisition and attention to important aspects.
True or False: Metacognition can help you become a self-directed learner.
True
Recognizing and managing your own learning fosters independence.
