A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW OF CONCEPTS, DIMENSIONS, MEASUREMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL IMPLICATIONS OF METACOGNITION IN EDUCATION

From the current review, it can be seen that metacognition is a very significant concept in the field of education. It plays a major role in enhancing academic performance, self-regulated learning, academic motivation, critical thinking, and academic resilience. When students have high levels of metacognitive awareness, they find it easier to plan, monitor, and evaluate their learning experiences. Not only does it enhance academic success, but metacognition also assists learners in becoming independent, self-confident, and resilient individuals. In addition, there is a need for metacognitive training in classroom instruction and teacher training programs. Much more research is required in the Indian educational setting, especially focusing on secondary school children from both rural and urban settings.

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