The document discusses metacognition and its value in learning. It defines metacognition as thinking about one's own thinking or learning processes. There are three main steps in metacognition: being aware of what you know and don't know, identifying effective learning strategies, and focusing on how well strategies work and improving them. Some strategies to develop metacognition include motivation, acquisition, retention, and performance. The document provides an overview and questions for discussion.

1. Metacognition by the Seaweed Green Group

2. Seaweed Green Group Members Taskmaster Checker Gatekeeper Praiser Tangie Rob Steinhilber Ryan Linda (L2)

3. Overview What is Metacognition? Why is it a valuable tool in effective learning? What are the three steps within Metacognition? What are some strategies in developing Metacognition?

4. What is Metacognition? Metacognition is simply thinking about thinking or learning how we learn. It is considered to be a higher level of thinking (Myers & Paris, 1978). (More to follow on all information within each slide.) (These are my examples so we can decide exactly where we would like to go with it.)

5. Why is it a valuable tool in learning? Metacognition is the “first step and the key to success in applying appropriate strategies effectively”

6. What are the three steps in Metacognition? Start with an awareness of what you know and do not know. Identify strategies that help you learn more effectively. Focus on how effective those strategies are and refine them.

7. What are some strategies to develop Metacognition Motivation- Acquisition- Retention- Performance-

8. Questions? (We can either place our questions to them here, or ask for specific questions for clarification)

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