Metacognition

Metacognition refers to a set of processes an individual uses in monitoring ongoing cognition so as to effectively control his or her own behavior. In this article, I discuss key frameworks for characterizing metacognition and describe approaches to measuring metacognition. Modern research in metaco...

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Published inTeaching of psychology Vol. 46; no. 2; pp. 168 - 175
Main Author Rhodes, Matthew G.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.04.2019
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Accuracy
Cognition & reasoning
Cognitive Measurement
Cognitive Processes
Concept Formation
Cues
Learning Processes
Metacognition
Pedagogy
Teaching Methods
metamemory
monitoring
metacognition
confidence
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Summary:Metacognition refers to a set of processes an individual uses in monitoring ongoing cognition so as to effectively control his or her own behavior. In this article, I discuss key frameworks for characterizing metacognition and describe approaches to measuring metacognition. Modern research in metacognition assumes that monitoring of cognition plays a causal role in self-regulation of cognitive processes, making it imperative that monitoring of cognition is accurate. Accordingly, I describe research on metacognitive accuracy and several factors that reliably impact metacognitive accuracy. I conclude by discussing emerging issues and approaches to teaching metacognition.
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ISSN:0098-6283
1532-8023
DOI:10.1177/0098628319834381