Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Science Society

This paper presents a framework for understanding metacognition as a distinct domain of skill, drawing on established research in motor and cognitive domains. It proposes that metacognitive expertise shares key characteristics with other skill domains, including goal-directed action, hierarchical organization, declarative and procedural knowledge, and automatization. By integrating theoretical and empirical insights, this paper aims to establish a comprehensive model of metacognitive skill development, with implications for research and practical applications in education, therapy, and beyond.