Thinking about thinking – or metacognition – is a fascinating topic. It is an awareness of one’s own thinking or learning processes.
In a great summary of metacognition, Nancy Chick from Vanderbilt University lists important categories and questions (based on an article from Kimberly Tanner) for assessing and reflecting on one’s learning. These questions are great prompts for education providers to think about when creating educational sessions/programs.
- Preassessment: What do I already know about this topic that could guide my learning?
- Identifying Confusions: What was most confusing to me about the material explored today?
- Restrospective Postassessments: How is my thinking changing (or not changing) over time?
- Reflective Journals: What did not work so well that I should not do next time or that I should change?
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