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Chekwa, Emmanuel; McFadden, Misty; Divine, Angelia; Dorius, Tina – Journal of Learning in Higher Education, 2014
A simplistic definition of metacognition is "thinking about thinking." It involves taking time to analyze and delve into the various ways the mind receives and retains information. It is not a new concept but metacognition is evolving as a new word for successful learners. It is stimulating much conversation and excitement in academia as…
Descriptors: Metacognition, Transformative Learning, Teaching Methods, College Students