Metacognitive Realism: A Cognitive Style or a Learning Strategy?.

Jans, Veronique; Leclercq, Dieudonne

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ERIC Number: EJ560189

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Publication Date: 1997

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Metacognitive Realism: A Cognitive Style or a Learning Strategy?

Jans, Veronique; Leclercq, Dieudonne

Educational Psychology, v17 n1-2 p101-10 Mar-Jun 1997

Identifies metacognitive realism as the accurate assessment by a learner of their knowledge on a subject. Considers whether realism in metacognition is a stable trait, and possible influences. Briefly reviews the literature and experimental evidence and concludes that metacognitive realism is both style and strategy. (MJP)

Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Restructuring, Cognitive Style, Educational Psychology, Educational Research, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Learning Modalities, Learning Processes, Learning Strategies, Learning Theories, Metacognition, Psychoeducational Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom

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