Thinking, Metacognition, and Self-Regulated Learning

Flashcards on Thinking and Metacognition, and Self-Regulated Learning

Cognition

Mental process of gaining knowledge and understanding by means of thoughts, perceptions, and sensations.

Metacognition

Mental process of gaining knowledge and understanding about cognitions by means of thinking about thinking.

Critical Thinking

Mental process of purposefully monitoring, analyzing, and reformulating thoughts, beliefs, and judgments.

Declarative Knowledge

Fixed information related to facts or verifiable data stored in memory.

Procedural Knowledge

Situational information related to performing specific activities.

Metacognitive Knowledge

Personal beliefs and understandings about cognitive processes.

Metacognitive Regulation

Personal methods by which cognitive processing is directed, controlled, and changed.

Self-Regulated Learning

Process of assessing, modifying, and evaluating efforts to achieve goals through the use of metacognitive skills and self-control strategies.

Task Analysis

Development of goals and strategies based on past experiences that will lead to task completion.

Self-Motivation Beliefs

Beliefs about a task including relevance, value, and ability to finish the task that influence a learner's level of effort to complete the task.

Self-Observation

Closely considering what is working and not working when completing a task.

Self-Control

Using concentration, effort, and motivation to minimize distractions and frustrations when completing a task.

Self-Judgment

Reflective process of self-assessing performance on a task.

Self-Reactions

The cognitive, affective, and motivational responses people have to self-judgments.

Adaptive Decisions

Decisions that reflect willingness to try new strategies and set new goals.

Defensive Decisions

Decisions that reflect an unwillingness to adapt strategies and a preference to avoid tasks.