Metacognition
/ˌmɛtəˈkɒɡnɪʃən/noun
The awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes.
Did you know?The prefix 'meta-' originates from Greek, meaning 'beyond' or 'transcending', hinting at a deeper layer of consciousness and self-awareness.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
μετά (meta)
“beyond, after, through”
Ancient Greek
Greek
γνῶσις (gnōsis)
“knowledge, understanding”
20th Century
English
metacognition
“coined to describe the awareness of one's cognitive processes in educational psychology”
Modern English
English
metacognition
“refers to higher-order thinking skills including self-regulation and awareness in learning contexts.”
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