Scribd
Upload
40 views

Chapter 12

The document discusses learning, metacognition, and self-regulated learning. It defines learning as a process that leads to change through experience. Metacognition is awareness of one's thinking and learning strategies. Self-regulated learning involves students setting goals, using strategies, monitoring performance, and reflecting on outcomes to improve learning.

Uploaded by

avoeilish8
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
40 views

Chapter 12

The document discusses learning, metacognition, and self-regulated learning. It defines learning as a process that leads to change through experience. Metacognition is awareness of one's thinking and learning strategies. Self-regulated learning involves students setting goals, using strategies, monitoring performance, and reflecting on outcomes to improve learning.

Uploaded by

avoeilish8
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 1

UNDERSTANDING THE SELF

Chapter 12- LEARNING TO BE A BETTER STUDENT


Learning- In cognitive psychologists define reflecting on their learning outcomes
learning as a process that leads to change as a (Zimmerman, 2008). The three essential
result of experience. In other words, learning is components of self-regulated learning are
the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes planning, problem solving, and self-evaluation.
through experience. It is a transformational Planning increases efficiency, control, and
process that leads to personal growth and motivation. Problem solving allows students to
development. learn to think and look for solutions when faced
with adversities. Self-evaluation increases self-
What Happens in the Brain during the awareness which leads to the better
Learning? understanding of one's own emotions, strengths,
The process of neuroplasticity is the ability of and weaknesses.
the brain to change throughout one's life. It HOW TO DEVELOP METACOGNITIVE AND
involves the addition of new neurons, new SELF-REGULATED LEARNING BEHAVIORS
interconnections between neurons, and the
reorganization of information processing areas.  Set your short-term and long-term
academic goals in your studies. Identify
Neurons, the basic building blocks of the nervous the negative outcomes if you don't achieve
system, consist of a cell body, dendrites, and an your goals as well as the positive
axon. They transmit electrochemical impulses outcomes when you achieve them.
through synapses, separated by a small gap.
 Make a self-help plan to achieve your
Neurotransmitters, including acetylcholine,
academic goals. Think and select
glutamate, dopamine, and norepinephrine, are
strategies to achieve your goals such as
associated with memory and learning.
staying focused, avoiding distractions, and
Cerebral Cortex is responsible for the most developing skills to manage your time
sophisticated information. The cortex is divided efficiently
into four lobes; frontal, parietal, temporal, and  Monitor your academic performance and
occipital each are responsible for processing progress. Use a chart to monitor your
different types of information work outcomes. When faced with difficult
tasks, seek social support when you need
METACOGNITION it. Look for inspiration to keep you
is the awareness of one's thinking and the motivated in achieving your academic
strategies one uses to learn. Metacognition is goals. When confronted with difficulties,
simply defined as cognition about cognition or always think and keep working toward
thinking about thinking. your goals and the future. Reflect on what
you have learned and accomplished.
TWO COMPONENTS OF METACOGNITION  Reflection helps you develop your
JOHN FLAVELL (LAI, 2011) strengths and overcome your weaknesses
Metacognitive knowledge includes knowledge of
one's own cognitive abilities, knowledge of
cognitive tasks, and knowledge of the strategies
to complete the cognitive tasks.
Metacognitive regulation refers to how an
individual monitors and controls his or her
cognitive processes.

SELF-REGULATED LEARNING
Zimmerman (2002) defines self-regulated
learning (SRL) as the process in which students
systematically direct their thoughts, feelings, and
actions toward the attainment of their academic
goals. Thus students practice their self-regulation
learning by setting goals, selecting and using
strategies, monitoring their performance, and

You might also like