I'm researching about videogames and their effect on metacognition, actually I intend to develop a game with that specific intention. I'm tinkering with a puzzle game that gives feedback and maybe
So, I'm curious to know if you know about a game, category/genre or even a board-game that stimulates directly or indirectly metacognition or be aware of any of its phases (planning, monitoring, evaluation).
I don't rely on apps as much as supports through psychoeducation to better understand the facets of MC and why it's important for success. As faculty at at TCI, I usually refer college students to:
https://www.brainscape.com/academy/metacognition-strategies-studying/
For parents of younger children and youth, it's not about technology; it's about understanding neurodevelopment, targeting age-appropriate tasks and connecting (humanly) with the child/adolescent. For that, I recommend:
https://harvardcenter.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Enhancing-and-Practicing-Executive-Function-Skills-with-Children-from-Infancy-to-Adolescence-1.pdf
As an ESL teacher, there are many options, ranging from classic board games such as Scrabble to the newest online apps like Duolingo. Some historian friend, who is a teacher as well, mentioned more than once that some strategy games can help, Civilization by Sid Meier is a good example of this. I tend to believe that depending on what you're teaching is what you might want to try.
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