Metacognition

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Metacognition

• By Shannen Council
• Unit 2 learning Theory
• June 11, 2007

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Defining Metacognition

• Knowledge of your own thoughts and the factors
  that influence your thinking.
• Consists of two basic processes occurring
  simultaneously monitoring your progress as you
  learn, and making changes and adapting your
  strategies.

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Technology Integration Strategies

• Computer based instruction and testing
• Online Journals to monitor success or failures
• Spreadsheets to create goals and other strategic
  plans for success

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References

• http//encarta.msn.com/dictionary_1861629491/metac
  ognition.html
• http//coe.sdsu.edu/eet/Articles/metacognition/sta
  rt.htm
• Winn, W. Snyder, D., 1998