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Module 4: Cognitive Explanations of LearningMetacognition: • John Flavell + Lev Vygotsky + Jean Piaget • Metacognition is the monitoring and control of thought, thinking about cognition, self reflection • Metacognition is the process of being self-aware of one’s own personal learning strengths and weaknesses; strategy knowledge and use; and a capacity for self-reflectionStrategies to Improve Metacognitive Awareness: Discuss with the class the importance of metacognitive knowledge Model your own metacognitive processes for students Ensure there is time for group discussion and reflection about learning activities Make visible the cognitive strategies students are using Improve regulation of cognition by checking planning, monitoring and evaluating strategy useExamples of Reflective Questions: What is your goal? What strategies are you using? Who can you ask for help? How often are you studying? Do you think your strategies are working? Do you need to make changes to your strategies? Did you achieve your goal? What strategies worked? What will you do differently next time?Benefits and Limitations of Metacognition; Self-awareness More efficient use of study time by using strategies Taking control of learning Not always easy to identify learning strategies Hard to be honest about strategies Introspection can lead to doubt