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An Analysis of Research on Metacognitive Teaching Strategies

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Ellis, Arthur K., Denton, David W., Bond, John B.·2014·Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences
DOI 10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.01.883
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Metacognition has been an area of interest to educational researchers for more than 40 years. A large body of literature exists on this topic, both theoretical and empirical. However, there are few studies that summarize specific instructional practices for improving students’ capacity for metacognitive thinking. Similarly, there is a dearth of evidence showing how specific practices are implemented to affect student achievement. This review addresses gaps in these areas by identifying instructional approaches in the empirical literature that promote metacognitive thinking in primary and secondary student populations using analytical literature review methods.

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  • Pedagogical strategies that promote metacognition leverage constructivist and curriculum-based opportunities, engagement, and self-direction.

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Authors
Ellis, A. K., Denton, D. W., & Bond, J. B.
Affiliations
Seattle Pacific University (US)
Corresponding author
Ellis, Arthur K.
ORCID
Denton, David W.
Venue
Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2014-02
Volume
116
Pages
4015-4024
ISSN
1877-0428 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.01.883
OpenAlex
W2012126475
Cited by
99
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6
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7.11
Type
conference paper
Language
en
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Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Educational Strategies and Epistemologies
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Visual and Cognitive Learning Processes
Keywords
metacognition, metacognitive thinking, instructional practices, academic performance, primary education, secondary education

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