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Mind the Feedback Gap
by Roman Taraban (Texas Tech University) The saying “Mind the Gap” originated in 1969 to warn riders on London subways of the gap between the platform and subway car. Since then, it has been broadly...
View ArticleTo Test or Not to Test: That is the Metacognitive Question
by John Schumacher & Roman Taraban at Texas Tech University In prepping for upcoming classes, we are typically interested in how to best structure the class to promote the most effective learning....
View ArticleMetacognitive Judgments of Knowing
Roman Taraban, Ph.D., Dmitrii Paniukov, John Schumacher, Michelle Kiser, at Texas Tech University “The more you know, the more you know you don’t know.” Aristotle Students often make judgments of...
View ArticleMetacognition in STEM courses: A Developmental Path
by Roman Taraban, PHD, Texas Tech University There is a strong focus in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) courses to solve problems (Case & Marshall, 2004). Does problem solving in...
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Unskilled and Unaware: A Metacognitive Bias
by John R. Schumacher, Eevin Akers, & Roman Taraban (all from Texas Tech University). In 1995, McArthur Wheeler robbed two Pittsburgh banks in broad daylight, with no attempt to disguise himself....
View ArticleDon’t “Just Do It” – Think First
by Roman Taraban, PHD, Texas Tech University “Just Do It” has been a great slogan for selling athletic equipment and has also spawned some humorous spinoffs, like Bart Simpson’s “Can’t someone else...
View ArticleA Whole New Engineer: A Whole New Challenge
by Roman Taraban, Ph.D., Texas Tech University In 1973, cognitive psychologists Kahneman and Tversky (1973) wanted to present their study participants with a stereotypical description of engineers:...
View ArticleBringing a Small Gift – The Metacognitive Experience
by Roman Taraban, Ph.D., Texas Tech University In the Christmas song, “The Little Drummer Boy,” the young boy brings his humble gift to the “mighty king,” which he presents from the heart. This is an...
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Does a Machine Have Metacognition?
by Roman Taraban, Ph.D., Texas Tech University In the movie Arrival, the character Louise Banks is portrayed as a linguist who can decipher an alien language. For much of this task, Louise and...
View ArticleHate-Inspired Webforums, PTSD, and Metacognition
by Roman Taraban, Texas Tech University In linguistics, a register is a variety of speech used for distinct purposes in particular social settings. In a manner consistent with that terminology, I am...
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