Learning to Learn: Metacognition Strategies

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What does metacognition primarily refer to?

  • Learning about new subjects
  • Memorizing information
  • Collaborative learning
  • Thinking about thinking (correct)

Which type of metacognitive learner is unaware of their metacognitive processes?

  • Tacit (correct)
  • Reflective
  • Strategic
  • Aware

What is a significant characteristic of a strategic metacognitive learner?

  • They do not evaluate their learning strengths.
  • They have trouble identifying their emotions.
  • They plan their course of action for learning. (correct)
  • They rely solely on rote memorization.

Which of the following is considered a metacognitive skill?

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How does self-compassion contribute to personal well-being?

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What is meant by 'metacognitive regulation'?

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What aspect does 'self-care' NOT include according to self-care therapy?

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Which mindset contrasts with a growth mindset?

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Learning is an active process of engaging and manipulating objects, experiences, and conversations to build mental models of the ______.

<p>world</p> Signup and view all the answers

Metacognition is defined as thinking about ______.

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Self-compassion Theory entails being warm and understanding toward ourselves when we suffer, fail, or feel ______.

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The types of Metacognitive Learners include Tacit, Aware, and ______.

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Compassion is the felt response to perceiving ______ that involves a desire to ease distress.

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To improve learning, it is important to know your ______ in metacognitive skills.

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Self-care Therapy suggests you should stop, breathe, and tell yourself, 'this is hard and I will get through this one step at a ______.'

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The evaluation of your strengths and weaknesses in learning is known as ______ Variable.

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Flashcards

Metacognition

Thinking about your own thinking processes. It's about understanding how you learn and using strategies to improve your learning.

Metacognitive Knowledge

Knowing what you know about your own thinking, including your strengths and weaknesses in learning, the nature of a task and the best strategies to use.

Metacognitive Regulation

Adjusting your thinking processes to learn more effectively. This involves using specific skills like knowing your limits, modifying your approach, and using effective strategies.

Tacit Learner

A type of learner who is unaware of their metacognitive processes, even though they may be good at learning.

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Aware Learner

A learner who is aware of their metacognitive strategies, but they don't plan on how to use them.

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Strategic Learner

A learner who actively strategizes and plans their learning approach to achieve specific outcomes.

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Self-compassion

Being kind and understanding towards yourself during times of stress, failure, or inadequacy. It's a way of coping with challenges and fostering a positive self-image.

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Self-care

A set of practices that help you manage stress, boost your mood, and improve your overall wellbeing. It can include things like physical activity, relaxation techniques, and socializing.

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What is metacognition?

Your awareness of your own thinking processes, how you learn, and how you can improve your learning.

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What is a Tacit learner?

A learner who unconsciously uses metacognitive strategies without realizing they're doing so.

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What is an Aware learner?

A learner who knows some of their metacognitive strategies but doesn't actively plan how to use them.

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What is a Strategic learner?

A learner who knows their learning style and strategically plans their learning approach for each task.

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What is metacognitive regulation?

How you regulate or adjust your thinking process to be more effective.

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What is a mindset?

An individual's belief about their potential for learning and growth.

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What is a Growth Mindset?

A belief that intelligence is malleable and can be developed through effort and learning.

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What is a Fixed Mindset?

A belief that intelligence is fixed and cannot be changed.

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Study Notes

Learning to Learn

  • Learning is an active process of engaging with objects, experiences, and conversations to build mental models of the world.
  • Metacognition is "thinking about thinking"—a learning strategy for understanding and controlling your own performance.
  • Learning happens outside the classroom; it's important to learn how to learn.
  • Knowing yourself is necessary, but also make choices to be a better you.

Metacognitive Knowledge

  • Metacognitive knowledge is what you know about how you think.
  • Personal variable: Your evaluation of your learning strengths and weaknesses.
  • Task variable: Your understanding of the task's nature and required strategies.
  • Strategy variable: The strategies and skills you possess for handling tasks.

Metacognitive Regulation

  • Metacognition Regulation: Adjusting your thinking processes to improve learning.

Metacognitive Skills

  • Knowing your limits
  • Modifying your approach
  • Skimming
  • Rehearsing
  • Self-testing

Types of Metacognitive Learners

  • Tacit: Unaware of metacognitive processes, but aware of their knowledge.
  • Aware: Know some metacognitive strategies but don't plan how to use them.
  • Strategic: Strategize and plan their learning approach.

Compassion and Self-Care

  • Compassion: Felt response to suffering, with a desire to ease distress.
  • Self-compassion Theory: Being warm and understanding towards oneself during suffering, failure, or inadequacy.

Self-Care Therapy Techniques

  • Stop, breathe, and acknowledge the difficulty, promising to navigate it step-by-step.
  • Acknowledge and identify your feelings.
  • Seek supportive listeners.
  • Maintain regular routines as much as possible.
  • Allow sufficient time for tasks.
  • Prioritize self-care.

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