Your brain can learn to learn better
Metacognition empowers learners to observe and adjust their own thought processes, leading to more effective and efficient learning experiences that can be taught and improved.
Metacognition is your brain's amazing ability to monitor and regulate its own thinking, a concept coined by psychologist John Flavell in 1976. It's like having an internal coach, helping you understand what you know, recognize confusion, and adjust your learning strategies. This self-awareness transforms passive learning into an active, self-directed process.
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