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Transfer of Learning

"Metacognition refers to one’s knowledge concerning one’s own cognitive processes" (thinking about thinking)

Dr. John Flavell (1976)

 

Transfer of Learning

 

Articles

  • Lin, X., & Lehman, J. D. (1999). Supporting learning of variable control in a computer‐based biology environment: Effects of prompting college students to reflect on their own thinking. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 36(7), 837-858.

  • White, B., & Frederiksen, J. (2005). A theoretical framework and approach for fostering metacognitive development. Educational Psychologist, 40(4), 211-223.

  • Jia, X., Li, W., & Cao, L. (2019). The role of metacognitive components in creative thinkingFrontiers in psychology, 10, 2404.

  • de Palo, V., Monacis, L., Miceli, S., Sinatra, M., & Di Nuovo, S. (2017). Decisional procrastination in academic settings: The role of metacognitions and learning strategiesFrontiers in psychology, 8, 973.

  • Rickey, D., & Stacy, A. M. (2000). The role of metacognition in learning chemistry. Journal of Chemical Education, 77(7), 915.

  • Schraw, G., Crippen, K.J., & Hartley, K. (2006). Promoting self-regulation in science education: Metacognition as part of a broader perspective on learningResearch in Science Education, 36, 111-139. doi:10.1007/s11165-005-3917-8

  • Gunstone, R. F., & Northfield, J. (1994). Metacognition and learning to teach. International Journal of Science Education16(5), 523-537.

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Resources

  • Metacognition.
  • (Source: Vanderbilt Center for Teaching.)
  • Getting started with metacognition

  • (Source: Cambridge Assessment of International Education)

  • TEAL Center Fact Sheet No. 4: Metacognitive Processes 

  • (Source: Acess Resources for State Adult Education Staff)

Books

  • Hartman, H. J. (Ed.). (2001). Metacognition in learning and instruction: Theory, research and practice. Springer Science & Business Media.

  • Hacker, D. J., Dunlosky, J., & Graesser, A. C. (Eds.). (2009). Handbook of metacognition in education. Routledge.

  • Wilson, D., & Conyers, M. (2016). Teaching students to drive their brains: Metacognitive strategies, activities, and lesson ideas. ASCD.

  • Azevedo, R., & Aleven, V. (2013). International handbook of metacognition and learning technologies. Springer.

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