1. Metacognition is the knowledge and beliefs about the nature of human cognitive processes, or "thinking about thinking".
2. One situation of positive transfer I have experienced is math in general. I can always use a formula or concept from a lower-level math to better solve a higher-level math problem. The knowledge builds on top of itself, providing a positive transfer.
Tab, Your second question can also be considered applying because you are having us relate to our own lives - which I really enjoyed about your question because to really master a concept (in this case, positive transfer) it is best to relate it to personal experience.
1. Metacognition is the knowledge and beliefs about the nature of human cognitive processes, or "thinking about thinking".
ReplyDelete2. One situation of positive transfer I have experienced is math in general. I can always use a formula or concept from a lower-level math to better solve a higher-level math problem. The knowledge builds on top of itself, providing a positive transfer.
Tab,
Your second question can also be considered applying because you are having us relate to our own lives - which I really enjoyed about your question because to really master a concept (in this case, positive transfer) it is best to relate it to personal experience.