Metakognition

metacognition; thinking about one's own thinking

noun meh-tah-kog-ni-tsyOHN Rare

Origin: from Greek meta (beyond) + Latin cognitio

Usage Note

Metakognition refers to awareness and regulation of one's own cognitive processes. A key concept in educational psychology: metakognitive Strategien anwenden (to apply metacognitive strategies). Increasingly used in school pedagogy discourse.

Examples

"Metakognition hilft Schülerinnen und Schülern, ihr Lernen bewusster zu steuern."

Natural Translation

Metacognition helps students to direct their learning more consciously.

Literal Translation

Metacognition helps students, their learning more consciously to steer.

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