Module 1
Something to think about . . . . metacognition
Metacognition is a construct associated with thinking about one's thinking. It is through metacognition that we know that we think and know how we think.
"Knowing that" refers to the knowledge one has of one's cognition and the knowledge one has about how to regulate that cognition.
For example, I know that I think about my thoughts related to events in my life. I also know that I can control my thoughts about these events, and can choose to see events as unpleasant or disastrous.
"Knowing how" refers to executive control functions, the actual process of controlling one's cognition. In addition to knowing that I can control my thoughts, I have specific strategies that I implement to do so.
The Alexander et al article presents a conceptual framework of knowledge that is designed as dynamic, interactive model.
However, the presentation of the model as a snapshot in time may lead to a conclusion that the model is static and non-interactive. In fact, this model presupposes that all forms of knowledge are interactive, and the presence or activation of one form of knowledge can directly or indirectly influence any other.
