Metacognitive Essay – Directions

 

Purpose

Writing a Metacognitive Essay develops the ability to

·         Monitor one’s own awareness and comprehension of the subject matter

·         Discover more about oneself as a learner

·         Reflect critically on what one has been doing, to what effect, and why

 

Content

In writing your metacognitive essay, be sure you

• Briefly describe the project experience that this metacognitive explores
• Describe the methods you used to learn the material and reflect on which worked best for you, and why
• Describe major successes along the way and what techniques you used to achieve them
• Describe major setbacks along the way and what techniques you used to overcome them
• Evaluate the structure and design of the project experience itself, recommending changes where needed.

 

Form

Your metacognitive essay must meet the following criteria:

• 700-1000 words
• word-processed
• 12 pt type, easily readable font
• double-spaced
• name, etc., in header (also auto page numbers)

 

The metacognitive essay is due on the last day of each unit in the course. It is evaluated using the Baltimore City College Rubric for College Prep Papers and is weighted as a test grade.