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Metacognition is thinking about thinking. Well-developed metacognitive skills improve our ability to process, absorb, and retain information through self-recognition and self-reflection.
Why are metacognition skills important?
Well-developed metacognitive skills improve your ability to process, absorb, and retain information through self-recognition and self-reflection. Improving these skills will also help you understand the strategies, approaches, and processes you use to overcome potential learning barriers and solve problems more effectively. Continuously developing your metacognition skills can lead to an overall improvement in learning and self-awareness in all areas of your life.
What will I learn?
In this FUSION module you will learn what metacognition means, some of the terminology associated with this topic, and some common misconceptions about this skill. You will consider the metacognitive processes of planning, monitoring, and evaluating, as well as the differences between passive and active learning. You will explore the benefits of developing good metacognition and strategies to practice this important skill.
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