Metacognition

Metacognition is higher-order thinking that enables understanding, analysis, and control of one’s cognitive processes, especially when engaged in learning. 

Random House Dictionary

This subject guide has been constructed to support Global Person Unit 1: Metacognition. This unit looks at thinking skills, multiple intelligence, intelligence theory and Habits of Mind.

Library Resources
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Library Resources

On the shelves

The following books on critical thinking can be found in the Library.

There are many teaching resources that provide information on multiple intelligence. They can be found in both Library and Faculty collections. For a full list go to: multiple intelligence:

You will also find significant resources across the many collections on intelligence theory.

Some additional books that you may find useful are:

eReserve

  • Thinking skills, from Beardwood, R, Napthine, M, Pohl, M, Insight English handbook, Insight Publications, St Kilda, pp.67-95.

AV Resources

Accommodating different learning styles

TED Talks

Web Resources

Metacognition

Critical thinking

Multiple intelligences

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