Volume : 5, Issue : 8, August - 2016

METACOGNITION AND LEARNING: AN OVERVIEW

Dr. Alaka Das

Abstract :

<p> In recent years ‘Metacognition’ has emerged as an interesting field of research in cognitive psychology. It is now recognized that metacognition or self-awareness including awareness of ourselves as learners, helps us to learn more effectively. Learning is the process by which an individual acquires new habits, knowledge, attitude and experiences that are necessary to meet the demands of life in general. Metacognition enables us to be successful learners. It is therefore emphasized that teacher should help the students to develop metacognitive awareness and identify the factors that enhances metacognitive development. Meta teaching strategies can stimulate student’s metacognitive thinking and transfer of learning. Here in this article an attempt has been made to have an overview about metacognition, its nature and the strategies of meta teaching to foster metacognition in children.</p>