THE ROLE OF METACOGNITION IN BASIC CONCEPTS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE COURSES IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER EDUCATION

Abstract

Metacognition is the ability to self-regulate within one's cognitive realm. The concept of metacognition is the idea of one's thinking. This research was conducted in the basic social science concept course. The purpose of this study was to look at the role of the concept of metacognition in social studies basic concepts in elementary school teacher education. The research method used is a qualitative method with a literature study approach. This literature study was carried out by collecting references from various data sources, including books, journals, newspapers, articles, books, documents and archives that are considered relevant. From this study it is known that the role of the concept of metacognition is very important in basic social science concept courses which can form more complex cognitions, develop critical thinking skills with collaborative decision-making activities, can help control college student academic self-control, formulate hypotheses, and can influence college student learning motivation.