Metacognition

Metacognition is the discipline of how to understand and reflect reflect about how we think, do and create. How to gain the knowledge, and how to improve it. Stephen Heppell, Professor of New Media and Education, talks about the advantages to be had, if this would be used in elementary schools. “They will do 20% better, you’ll get an extra friday every week in terms of performance. It’s absolutely a secret weapon.”