The Growth Mindset: Chapter 4

 Mission Metacognition 

   Think back to when you were in school, have you ever heard your teacher question you or a classmate as to why you can't solve a problem? I know I can. Now, what is Metacognition?  Metacognition is often defined as " thinking about thinking" In my own words I would say it is thinking about better ways to think, learn, or comprehend. It breaks down thinking and learning into implementing strategies and evaluating outcomes. Which they can also use later in life with any type of problem-solving.  So, not only is it a good skill to develop in school to help with learning, but it is also a skill that will help you through life after school. Think about all the strategies you use to study or learn. Do you take notes in class? Just sit and listen, do you highlight things in your book?, Do you make note cards to study for a test? what works best for you? Metacognition is something you may already be doing. You already know the best learning styles that work for you, and what helps you understand things. This is something we need to help students understand more. We need to help students find better ways to think about thinking. Sometimes it's not always the child's fault they aren't comprehending things, they just haven't found the best way for them to learn yet and I believe it is our job as teachers to help them find that sooner rather than later. 

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