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COL 101 Reflective Discussion Class #3: Metacognition and Memory (Reflection #2) Metacognition and memory are key components for both success in college and in your future career. Although college and career success will certainly involve applying memorization techniques, a more important outcome is the development of critical thinking and problem- solving skills related to metacognition. Chapter 3 of the McGuire text introduces the concept of metacognition and in chapter 5 (a future class) we will look at some metacognitive application techniques. Respond to the following statements and questions. Describe metacognition in your own words and how it is important for academic success. > It is early in the semester and you may not have had any major exams yet. Do you believe that an early failing grade on an exam means you are not capable of earning an 'A' in the course? Why or why not? In the assigned video Thinking about Thinking, Dr. McGuire frequently mentions "teaching the information to someone else as an effective metacognitive activity. Why is this technique so effective? > Do you want to be cut open by a surgeon not remembering basic anatomy? Do you want to live in a building designed by an architect not remembering key elements from a "Structures course? How about an airline pilot that can't recall emergency procedures? You get the point. Developing memorization skills is not used just for passing exams. The diagram below is from Chapter 28 of the Blueprint text. Being able to memorize is also discussed in the assigned video "How to Study Better. 5992 Sensory input Shonte memory STM Longtem LTM Woonot wormation ferred What is the role of rehearsal in memory and describe an effective technique (or techniques) you can use to improve your recall and metacognition? How will this technique help you improve