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Metacognition
Metacognition
Select important
Selectivity in Attempt to process all information to process;
Processing information they receive able to breakdown
information to
manageable chunks
Production of output Do not examine the quality Check their errors and
of their work, nor stop to redirect their efforts to
make revisions maintain quality output
Metacognitive Strategies to Facilitate Learning
1. Have students monitor their own learning and thinking.
2. Teach students study or learning strategies.
TQLR –This can be taught to younger students
(primary grades). It is a metacognitive strategy before listening
to a story or presentation.
T is for Tune In. It is important for the learner himself to be
aware that he is paying attention, and that he is ready to learn.
Q is for Question. The learner is given questions or he thinks
of questions about what he will soon learn.
L is for Listen. The learner then intentionally exerts effort
to listen. He becomes aware if he is momentarily detracted
and goes back to listen again.
R is for Remember. The learner uses ways or strategies to
remember what was learned.