Metacognition Resources

Metacognition Resources

Metacognitive Study Strategies | University of North Carolina College of Arts and Sciences Learning Center
Student-facing collection of tips and tools for using proven metacognitive study strategies.

Metacognition: The Key to Self-Directed Learning | Kennesaw State University
Instructor-facing guide to helping students think independently. Chunks content into ways students can “plan for learning,” “monitor for learning,” and “evaluate learning.” Includes impressive list of references.

How People Learn: Metacognition | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Teaching and Learning Lab
Overview of metacognition theory and practice. Most useful for strategic list of implementation examples and accompanying caveats.

Active Learning and Metacognition | University of Oregon Teaching Support and Innovation
Multi-modal synthesis of research and application of knowledge around metacognitive strategies. Unique for ways in which site contextualizes metacognition within active learning.