Metacognition 'a habit that benefits later'

Metacognition, often defined as ""thinking about thinking" is the awarness and recognition of ones own cognitive process such as memory, attention and problem solving.

Its has two parts,

Metacognition knowledge: Understanding your own cognitive strengths and weeknesses,the task requirements and which strategy to apply.

Metacognition Regulation : The active management of thinking ,it occurs in three-stage cycles:

Planing : selecting goals and strategies

Monitering: tracking comprehention and performance during task

Evaluating: Assessing the final outcome, effevtivesness of strategy 

Benefits: Improved learning , effective problem solving, academic success and emotional regulation.

Techniques to develop it

Thinking aloud : vocalizing thought processes,while working through problem

Reflective journaling : Asking questions like what went well? What was challenging ? What could i do differently next time.

Self assesment : Evaluating ones own preparation and performance. 

Core components of Islamic Metacognition

Tadabur - deep reflection 

Tafakur- contemplation 

Muhasbah- self accounting 

Muraqabah- God conciousness