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From the general to the situated: three decades of metacognition

Georghiades, Petros·2004·International Journal of Science Education
DOI 10.1080/0950069032000119401
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This paper discusses the notion of metacognition, which is usually defined as ‘cognitions about cognitions’, or ‘thinking about one's own thinking’. In so doing, it reviews the literature on metacognition over the past three decades, listing different definitions of the term and identifying diverse origins of processes metacognitive. Aspects of the nature of metacognition are discussed, highlighting some of its important yet problematic dimensions, and the potentially positive impact metacognition can have on the learning process is addressed. The paper also relates metacognition to the broader area of general thinking skills and discusses the appropriateness of practising metacognition with primary school children. The paper concludes with a synopsis of research in the outcomes of metacognition, in general, and in science education, in particular, highlighting recent interest in blending metacognitive thinking with science subject matter. Directions for research in science education with an interest in metacognition are also proposed.

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Authors
Georghiades, P.
Affiliations
Ministry of Education and Culture (CY)
Corresponding author
Georghiades, Petros
Venue
International Journal of Science Education
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2004-02-27
Volume
26
Issue
3
Pages
365-383
ISSN
  • 0950-0693 (ISSN-L)
  • 1464-5289
DOI
10.1080/0950069032000119401
OpenAlex
W2090912502
Cited by
303
References
60
Citations by year
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FWCI
15.52
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
International Journal of Science Education (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Educational Strategies and Epistemologies
  • Social Sciences › Education › Science Education and Pedagogy
Keywords
metacognition, metacognitive processes, metacognitive thinking, science education, elementary school students, thinking skills

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