EPISODE · Aug 18, 2024 · 40 MIN
232: How Metacognition Can Optimize Learning
from The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast · host wer
The act of thinking about our own thinking, or metacognition, plays a huge role in how well our brain holds on to information. If we can get a better understanding of how metacognition works, we can tap into it to improve our learning and teach our students to do the same. In this episode, cognitive scientist Megan Sumeracki explains how we can make that happen. Thanks to EVERFI and The Wired Classroom for sponsoring this episode. For links to Megan's book, Ace That Test, visit cultofpedagogy.com/metacognition.
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The act of thinking about our own thinking, or metacognition, plays a huge role in how well our brain holds on to information. If we can get a better understanding of how metacognition works, we can tap into it to improve our learning and teach our students to do the same. In this episode, cognitive scientist Megan Sumeracki explains how we can make that happen. Thanks to EVERFI and The Wired Classroom for sponsoring this episode. For links to Megan's book, Ace That Test, visit cultofpedagogy.com/metacognition.
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