metacognition
noun
meta·cog·ni·tion
ˌme-tə-käg-ˈni-shən 
: awareness or analysis of one's own learning or thinking processes
research on metacognition … has demonstrated the value of monitoring one's own cognitive processes—
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This requires what researchers call cultural metacognition, or cultural mindfulness: the ability to reflect on one’s assumptions and adapt behavior based on how others may interpret the interaction.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Share [Findings] Sets of both fraternal and identical twins exhibit internally similar metacognitive abilities, suggesting that metacognition is environmental rather than heritable.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
Nord Anglia Education, a network of over 80 international schools, launched this initiative in 2023 to teach metacognition.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Researchers believe this indicates dogs recognize their own ignorance – a sign of metacognition.
—Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2024
Fostering Metacognition And Lifelong Learning: Nurturing Reflective Thinkers The final shift should be toward fostering metacognition, encouraging students to think about their thinking.
—Beata M. Jones, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Self-assessment fosters metacognition, helping students reflect and adapt.
—Beata M. Jones, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Marcus quickly jumped on social media and his blog to trumpet his agreement with Gates’ views on metacognition.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 2 July 2024
There are many flavors of CBT, but most deal in one way or another with metacognition.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2023
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Share [Findings] Sets of both fraternal and identical twins exhibit internally similar metacognitive abilities, suggesting that metacognition is environmental rather than heritable.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
Nord Anglia Education, a network of over 80 international schools, launched this initiative in 2023 to teach metacognition.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Researchers believe this indicates dogs recognize their own ignorance – a sign of metacognition.
—Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2024
Fostering Metacognition And Lifelong Learning: Nurturing Reflective Thinkers The final shift should be toward fostering metacognition, encouraging students to think about their thinking.
—Beata M. Jones, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Self-assessment fosters metacognition, helping students reflect and adapt.
—Beata M. Jones, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Marcus quickly jumped on social media and his blog to trumpet his agreement with Gates’ views on metacognition.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 2 July 2024
There are many flavors of CBT, but most deal in one way or another with metacognition.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2023
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“Metacognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metacognition. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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