Metacognitive Skills Training. Metacognitive knowledge encompasses knowledge of oneself as a learner (e.g., strengths, weaknesses, prior knowledge/experience in the area, preferred time of day for study,. The term, “metacognitive skills” sounds and feels lofty, and beyond our scope of practice, however once it is broken down, it makes sense.

Metacognitive instruction not only pertains to skill acquisition, it also involves inciting learners to utilize. Research has shown that adequate metacognitive instruction and training lead to lasting.