Controling Your Thinking
When we speak of metacognition, we speak of an individual’s ability to consciously control their own thinking. Students who have developed high metacognitive ability are aware of their ability to process information and what makes this process easier. As example, if you can recall the first time you drove a car. Whenever the car would veer to the left or right, you, because of your clear observation, would yank the steering wheel to the left or right to compensate for the car veering. The same is true with our mental cars. Students with developed metacognitive ability are able to monitor their thinking in a way that helps them identify when they are not getting the results they desire.