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Metacognition: Thinking About Thinking

Students will learn to identify and analyze their own thinking processes to improve study habits and problem-solving skills.

Enhancing metacognitive skills helps students become self-regulated learners, enabling them to adapt and refine their learning strategies.

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15 minutes

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Introduction to Metacognition

10 minutes

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Slide Deck Presentation

15 minutes

Step 3

Guided Activity

20 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Wrap-Up

15 minutes

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Slide Deck

Metacognition: Thinking About Thinking

Introduce the lesson by highlighting the importance of understanding one's own thought processes. Remind students about the concept of metacognition and its impact on learning.

What is Metacognition?

Explain the definition of metacognition and stress its importance. Ask students to share what they believe it means.

Core Components

Break down the three main components of metacognition: planning, monitoring, and evaluation. Invite students to provide examples from their own study habits.

Metacognitive Strategies

Showcase various strategies that can help improve metacognitive skills. Encourage students to think about how these might apply in their own studies.

Reflection & Share

Use this slide to prompt students to reflect on their learning habits. Ask individual students or groups to briefly share their insights.

Wrap-Up & Next Steps

Conclude by summarizing the lesson and encouraging students to apply what they've learned. Remind them to set personal learning goals.

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