Learning to be a Better Learner PDF
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Guagua National Colleges
David Perkins, 1992
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This document provides a helpful overview of metacognition, a crucial aspect of effective learning. It discusses its various elements including self-awareness, knowledge, and regulation, and how these factors influence learning outcomes. It also highlights different types of learners and provides practical study tips.
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Slide1 of11 to le a dearmig Betteneamen tatroduetion Homo Sapiens/Wise Men We don'tjustthink, we are capable to think about thinking. Studiesshow thatwhen you are able tothink about how you think,you have a higher chance of improving yourlearning process. Mhatia Mietaaegniton? awareness of scope & limitations of your current knowledge and skills thinking about thinking keeping one's emotionsand motivations while learningin check 1. SELF-APPRAISAL One's personal reflections on one's knowledge and capabilites. dapeeteOF METAC00NITION 2. SELF-MANAGEMENT One's mental processes employed using what one has inplanning and adapting to successfullyleam or accomplish a task. WETACOGNITIVE KNOWLEDGE hotyo ow obout houyou thnk Elemento METACoGNITION OF METAC0GNITION REGULATION ho you oduityou thiningproeoso boto A. PERSONAL VARIABLE It'syour evaluationof your strengthsand weaknesses in learning. VARIABLES THAT WILL AFFECT YOUR B. TASK VARIABLE It's what you know or what you think about thenature of the task and what strategies the task requires. looeoanen AS A THINKER C. STRATEGY VARIABLE It's you already what strategies/skills have in dealing with certain tosks. lkille TOHELP EXEROSE YOUR METACOGNITION 1.KNOWING YOUR 2. MODIFYING YOUR LIMITS APPROACH You cannot reallymake any significant You should learnto modify your strategyin advancement inusing metacognitive skillswithout comprehending your material. having an honest and accurate evaluationof what you know & what you do not know. 3. SKIMMING Browsing over a matorialand keoping an eye on keywords,phrases, or sentences. 4. REHEARSING Tryingto make a personal interpretation or summary of the learningexperience. 5. SELF-TEST Tryingtotestyour comprohension of your learning experience or the skillsyou have acquired during learning. TVPES OF Thetaagnibue deavnera 1.TACIT LEARNERS 2. AWARE LEARNERS are unaware of theirmetacognitive know some of theirmetacognitive processalthough they know the extent but they do notplanon how strategies 1992 of theirknowledge touse these techniques 3. STRATEGIC 4. REFLECTIVE d Perkins, LEARNERS LEARNERS strategizeand plan theircourse of roflecton theirthinkingwhile using actiontoward learningoxperience strategiesand adaptmetacognitive skills depending on theirsituation TVPES D netaangniiue hearnere 1.TACIT LEARNERS 2. AWARE LEARNERS are unaware of theirmetacognitive know some of theirmetacognitive processalthough they know the extent but they do not plon on how strategies of theirknowledge to use thesetechniques 3. STRATEGIC 4. REFLECTIVE LEARNERS LEARNERS strategizeand plan theircourse of reflect on theirthinking while using actiontoward learningexperience strategies and adapt metacognitive skills depending on theirsituotion 1.Make an outlineon what you already know, what you want tolearnand what you have learned. po 2.Breakingdown thetaskinto smallor dotaila can be very helpful. ttudy 3.Organize yourschedule and alsoyour materialsinlearning. Pasasa ka! 4.Letideasflow but do allowingthe developmentof thoughts. not overdo it, Have an incubationperiod. 5.Exploreyour study habits,know when you are motivatedto do a certaintask. Some people tend to be motivatedwhen the deadline is near.Energizeyour brain. 6.Do something about what you have learned.