Educational psychologists declare metacognition as a crucial concept in effective learning. Metacognition is “one’s knowledge concerning one’s own cognitive processes and products or anything related to them” (Cubukcu 2). In the context of the learning process, metacognition can refer to the …show more content…
This can prepare them to critically handle more problems and absorb more knowledge as they leave school and progress in their careers. As Smith says, the purpose of education is to “[foster] the development of knowledgeable, skillful, and ethical citizens in whom we can have confidence about the future of our society and world” (Smith 35). The practice and encouragement of metacognition can undoubtedly assure this development and help students and teachers realize their purpose in