Modern Educational Trends: Magazine of the Golden Wise Institute

  What Is Metacognition and What Is It For? CONCEPT OF METACOGNITION When you hear about metacognition, people are referring to the ability to reflect on their own thinking processes (mental processes) and learning processes (cognitive processes). Furthermore, it involves the ability to regulate these processes to improve academic performance. It could be described as "thinking about thinking" or "being aware of your own knowledge." Metacognition involves being aware of how you learn, how you store information in memory , and how you can regulate these processes to optimize learning and problem-solving.    KEY COMPONENTS OF METACOGNITION       By focusing on being aware of "thinking about thinking," a series of components come into play, all of which are part of your mental processes. Among them are: Metacognitive Knowledge: This relates to what you know about your own cognitive processes and learning strategies. It includes understanding your ...