Finals lesson 1 Flashcards
(22 cards)
What is metacognition?
Thinking about thinking
It involves awareness of one’s knowledge and skills.
What are the two aspects of metacognition?
- Self Appraisal
- Self Management
Define self appraisal in the context of metacognition.
Personal reflection on your knowledge and capabilities.
What does self management involve?
Mental process you employ using what you have in planning and adapting to learn or accomplish a task.
What are the elements of metacognition?
- Metacognition Knowledge
- Metacognition Regulation
What are the three variables that affect metacognition knowledge?
- Personal variables
- Task variable
- Strategy variable
What is the personal variable in metacognition?
Your evaluation of your strengths and weaknesses in learning.
What does task variable refer to in metacognition?
What you know or think about the nature of the task and the strategies it requires.
What is the strategy variable in metacognition?
What strategies or skills you already have in dealing with certain tasks.
What is metacognition regulation?
How you adjust your thinking process to help you learn better.
What is skimming?
Browsing over a material and keeping an eye on keywords, phrases, or sentences.
What does rehearsing involve?
Trying to make a personal interpretation or summary of learning experiences.
What is self testing?
Testing your comprehension of your learning experience or acquired skills.
What are some other metacognitive strategies?
- Asking questions about your methods
- Self reflection
- Finding a mentor or support group
- Thinking out loud
- Welcoming errors
What are the four types of metacognitive learners?
- Tacit Learners
- Aware Learners
- Strategic Learners
- Reflective Learners
Describe tacit learners.
Unaware of their metacognitive processes but know the extent of their knowledge.
What characterizes aware learners?
They know some of their metacognitive strategies but do not plan on how to use them.
Define strategic learners.
They strategize and plan their course of action toward a learning experience.
What do reflective learners do?
They reflect on their thinking while using strategies and adapt metacognitive skills.
What is a benefit of metacognitive techniques?
To be a self-regulated learner.
What are some tips for studying?
- Make an outline of what you want to learn
- Break down tasks into smaller details
- Integrate variation in your schedule
- Include physical activities
- Revise, summarize, and take notes
Fill in the blank: Metacognition enables a person to ________ their existing knowledge and skills.
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