How to Foster Metacognitive Skills for Independent Learning

Giving students tools to explore how they think and learn can be a powerful way to deepen understanding and build self-sufficiency—in the classroom and beyond.

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[angelicasalvania]

Hello, I am from the Philippines I just want to thank you for creating this video, I've learned a lot God bless Us All

[marelynill]

I liked the strategy of identifying the muddiest point. I think as learners we try to share what we know best. By taking the time to identify what isn't known as well, we ensure that we have given enough attention to the muddy concept and seek clarification from peers or teachers.

[julietamalo]

Thank you so much for the insightful explanation and the wonderful video 👍 Blessings to you all 🙏

[francisgoin]

"The most important information" is relative to how, where, and when any information is applied. A student might find it most important that grammar is not sexist, linking linguistic theory practices with social constructs of "-isms", but the exam for the course may ask the student to recall affix morphemes and their functions in grammar. Students in isolation - as presented as independent thinkers and learners in this video - won't be able to assess which pieces of information are "most important" for note taking, so this part of their self assessment during the learning phase is lacking.