Metacognition

Metacognition is defined as thinking about one’s own thinking. Students (and faculty) who use metacognitive practices in their learning become aware of their own learning process and then can make changes to effect their outcomes.

• Improve with Metacognition

There are several strategies that can be used to encourage metacognition. Here are two:

• Transparency in Learning and Teaching – Transparent Assignments
• Carnegie Mellon – Eberly Center – Teaching Excellence & Educational Innovations – Exam Wrappers