What is Meta cognition? Well, I was not aware of this word until very recently, and I decided I might as well add this as a post because the teachers always stress about having "Meta cognition".
According to the dictionary, Meta cognition is defined as "knowing about knowing." It can take many forms; it includes knowledge about when and how to use particular strategies for learning or for problem solving.
So, I learned meta cognition throughout my Science lessons, and I only realized it today!
For example, in order to conduct an experiment properly, I was told to follow these steps:
Ask a question
Make a hypothesis
Experiment
Draw a conclusion
Change the hypothesis if the results do not support the hypothesis
The above experimental process encourages meta cognition and trains the mind as one has to constantly re evaluate and check if what their doing is correct!
I realize meta cognition is a very important skill as it encourages a stable, self-motivated learner. Since I'm far from that, I guess I have to work on my meta-cognition!
Sean
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