Preface

Metacognition as an inherent aspect in the development of competencies: A pedagogical strategy

Abstract

To begin with the examined topic, the contributions of Jaramillo and Gallardo (2014) are reviewed, who point out that:
In the metacognitive approach, it is necessary to understand that teachers and students must prioritize information processing in learning. In this particular regard, Smith Edward, "indicates that the language of information processing is the storage, management and transformation of information. He also states that mental activity is usually described in terms of information processing" (Smith, 2008:11). It is understood that what is relevant is that when interactive activities are carried out in the classroom, through motivating strategies, students process the information without difficulty, becoming part of their own learning, which constitutes a significant and lasting contribution to knowledge, only then will it be extrapolated to new situations (p. 304).