Description

Equipping students with life long learning skills is the goal of every effective, successful educator. The teaching of metacognition not only enhances student learning, but empowers today’s learners to take ownership of their learning, therefore augmenting student success. The purpose of this literature review is to provide a comprehensive definition of metacognition in relation to education as well as give strategies on how to foster its development for all types of learners. While there have been significant contributions to education through the use of instructional design, this paper also outlines suggestions for instructional designers to consider as today’s learners evolve.