Metacognition
what is Metacognition?
cognition means of the mind (thinking) and meta means using to to describe itself, therefore Metacognition means the act of thinking about thinking, examining ones own thought-action process
What are the steps in the systematic approach?
1. Topics 2. Purpose 3. Audience 4. brainstorm 5. organize 6. plan 7. draft 8. edit 9. revise 10. present 11. reflect
why is the English language important?
1. grammar, syntax and semantics 2. human experience (fears,dreams)
what are the two possible differences between the literacy skills?
1. medium (audio/visual) 2. direction (input/output)
what is an example of Metacognition?
Activity: not doing homework current practice: •watching t.v •go on my phone •listen to music correct result: not doing homework Meta Analysis: • falling behind on in class •getting in trouble Purposed Practice: • limit phone/t.v use • do it as soon as I get home Desired result •do all of my homework • stay up to date on work •understand the class more
what is the benefit of a systematic approach?
it can be applied to all human activities which will help people succeed
why do we need Metacognition?
it is absolutely essential for human development
how does the mind work?
it works by using language. humans could not exist without language
how I.H.L.S work?
literacy skills are extensions of thinking, all literacy skills are essentially the same process with two possible differences. if you practice one skills than they will improve them all.
what is the mind?
nobody knows exactly could be the soul or the mind
what is the goal of Metacognition?
the goal is to increase productivity (do more) improve effectiveness (do better) improve efficiency (do more better)
what does it mean to be a human?
to be a human is to have a conscious mind that thinks for its self
what is the purpose of language?
to reach our full human potential, to participate fully in the humans experience
examples of I.H.L.S?
when you read your expanding your vocabulary, which is helping your speaking which helps you listen and understand