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Definition: Metacognition

Kapp Notes

The short definition of Metacognition is "Thinking about Thinking." Here are some more definitions from a variety of sources. What people know about how (their own) cognitive processes operate is termed metacognition (cognition about cognitive processes). Here is the Wikipedia definition of metacognition.

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Ignoring Informal

Clark Quinn

It’s associated with ISPI, and greatly reflects their Human Performance Technology approach, which I generally laud as going beyond instructional design. In my experience, some issues are not behavioral or cognitive but attitudinal. I received in the mail an offer for a 3 book set titled Improving Performance in the Workplace.

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Bob Mosher on Informal Learning and Performance Support

Learning Visions

with Bob Mosher of Learning Guide Solutions, presented by Massachusetts Chapter of ISPI and sponsored by Kineo. A working definition: “Performance support is providing intuitive, tailored aid to a person at his or her moment of need to ensure the most effective performance.” Informal Learning: Are We Missing a HUGE Opportunity?