M3 Metacognition Google Slides

Reflecting on our learning path and on our learning outcome can contribute to a more enriching learning experience. By focusing on our learning needs we can have an impact on our learning outcomes. In fact, metacognition is knowing what we know by reflecting on both our declarative and our procedural knowledge. According to Anderson (1976) and Winograd (1975), our declarative knowledge is knowing about something while our procedural knowldege consists of knowing how to do something. You can do so, by answering key questions about your English learning process.

1. Which are my strengths?

Reflect on the language skills you are competent and can master in English. Are you good at listening to someone in English? Can you understand an English written text? Can you interact in a conversation easily? Do you know how to write an article in a competent way? These are some of the questions you need to ask youself in order to recognize your English language strenghts.

2. Which are my weaknesses?

You also need to think of those language skills and knowledge you find difficult. Is there an English task you have struggled with? What language skill is your weakest link? 

3. What are my learning needs?

You can identify your learning needs by evaluating your language outcomes and by asking yourself the following questions: 1) What kinds of mistakes am I making? 2) What do I need to improve? 3) What tasks do I need to perform in English on a regular basis? 4) What content do I need to know? 5) What skills do I have to acquire? 

4. What are my English learning goals?

Your learning goals are the content you want to know and the skills you want to acquire in English.

5. What am I going to do to make progress?

Finally, you need to make sure you are going to overcome your weaknesses and continue learning in order to achieve your learning goals. Ask yourself the following questions: 1) What actions are you willing to take in order to learn? 2) How much time are you going to spend on learning English? 3) How you going to revise for your tests? 5) What learning tasks are you going to do to achieve your goals? Use a planner or calendar to manage your time. 

You need to make a commitment so that you can make your learning happen!

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• Use a Google Slide to reflect on your teamwork. 
• Edit the presentation and answer the questions.
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References

Anderson, J.R. (1976). Language, memory, and thought. Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum

Winograd, T. (1975). Frame representations and the declarative/procedural controversy. In D. Bobrow and A. Collins (Eds.) Representation and Understanding: Studies in Cognitive Science (pp. 185-210). New York, NY: Academic press.