Metacognition

The ability to think about one's own thinking

To be consciously aware of oneself

To monitor, plan, and control mental processing

To judge one's levels of learning

Overt learning strategies

These are observable

Covert learning strategies

These are not seen

Planning

Select appropriate strategies

Allocate resources

Monitoring

Be aware of your task performance
and comprehension

Evaluating

See where you were efficient in your
learning

KWL Charts

Mind maps

Graphic organizers

Pair & share activities

Journaling and reflections

Small group discussions

Prefrontal Cortex

Hippocampus

Identify your purpose and goal for learning

Monitor your own comprehension

Make a plan

Understand that mastering something
takes time and practice

Use covert and overt learning strategies

1. Awareness of cognition

2. Knowledge of cognitive & metacognitive
strategies

3. Monitoring of cognition

4. Planning/control of cognition