Metacognition
"Metacognition refers to one’s knowledge concerning one’s own cognitive processes" (thinking about thinking)
Dr. John Flavell (1976)
Metacognition
Articles
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Jia, X., Li, W., & Cao, L. (2019). The role of metacognitive components in creative thinking. Frontiers in psychology, 10, 2404.
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de Palo, V., Monacis, L., Miceli, S., Sinatra, M., & Di Nuovo, S. (2017). Decisional procrastination in academic settings: The role of metacognitions and learning strategies. Frontiers in psychology, 8, 973.
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Tanner, K. (2016). Promoting student metacognition. Life Sciences Education, 11(2).
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Schraw, G., Crippen, K.J., & Hartley, K. (2006). Promoting self-regulation in science education: Metacognition as part of a broader perspective on learning. Research in Science Education, 36, 111-139. doi:10.1007/s11165-005-3917-8White, B., & Frederiksen, J. (2005). A theoretical framework and approach for fostering metacognitive development. Educational Psychologist, 40(4), 211-223.
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Rickey, D., & Stacy, A. M. (2000). The role of metacognition in learning chemistry. Journal of Chemical Education, 77(7), 915.
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Gunstone, R. F., & Northfield, J. (1994). Metacognition and learning to teach. International Journal of Science Education, 16(5), 523-537.
Resources
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Metacognition
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10 Metacognitive teaching strategies
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Metacognition.
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Getting started with metacognition
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TEAL Center Fact Sheet No. 4: Metacognitive Processes
(Source: Access Resources for State Adult Education Staff)
Books
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Wilson, D., & Conyers, M. (2016). Teaching students to drive their brains: Metacognitive strategies, activities, and lesson ideas. ASCD.
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Azevedo, R., & Aleven, V. (2013). International handbook of metacognition and learning technologies. Springer.
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Hacker, D. J., Dunlosky, J., & Graesser, A. C. (Eds.). (2009). Handbook of metacognition in education. Routledge.