Learning Sciences / Concept
Metacognition
Definition
A learner’s awareness and regulation of their own thinking, understanding, strategies, and learning processes.
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Learning experiences can support learners in monitoring what they know, selecting strategies, and adjusting when understanding breaks down.
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Sources and evidence
- LeBOK — 3.4.1 Metacognition (direct)
- Modernizing Learning — Ch. 4, 15, pp. 68-80, 285-299 (supporting)
- The Science of Remote Learning — Strategies for Remote Learners · PDF p. 11 (supporting)