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Learning Environments: Mectacognitive Strategies That Facilitate the Learning Process
Progress ReportApril 25, 2004
Research Question: In What Ways Does Metacognitation Facilitate Learning? Abstract Our research has shown, up to this point in time, that metacognitive processes or strategies does in fact help the learning process. Metacognition is defined, in a rather simple way as thinking about thinking. However, we have found that it is critical to have a complete understanding of the process involved in the application of any metacognitive strategy and the ultimate goal the learner has established. We have also found that metacognitive strategies in many cases occur out of habit or without consciously knowing it is being applied. When it is consciously applied in any design or collaborative effort of the learning process each of us experience greater success in the effort. Status of On-going Study The team members, Jennifer Tamez and Robert Surles, have completed the research paper, with the exception of the final flight trials. There have been three scheduled flights, but weather and a malfunctioning camera has delayed the event. We are currently scheduled to fly on Tuesday, the 27th of April and Thursday, the 29th of April. Jennifer has completed the CD Video portion of the pre-flight analysis and is now prepared to transition to the flight portion of the project. We have met to discuss and edit the research draft nine times via email and personal meetings. The collaborative effort has been very enlightening in formulating different approaches to assimilating empirical information, and Jennifer has developed different rubrics for applying the information to an actual situation. We have developed four basic cognate principles applicable in every learning environment that also applies to every learning situation:
Conclusion We expect to have the flight portion and data collection completed by Friday the 30th of April. All film editing and splicing will be completed by that time also. |
