The (Un)Conscious Learner: How Meta‐Awareness Influences Self‐Regulated Learning and Mitigates Task‐Unrelated Thoughts

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Autores principales: Daniel Ebbert, Caitlin Mills, Philip H. Winne, Natasha Wilson, Negin Mirriahi, Srecko Joksimovic, Shane Dawson
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author Daniel Ebbert
Caitlin Mills
Philip H. Winne
Natasha Wilson
Negin Mirriahi
Srecko Joksimovic
Shane Dawson
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Caitlin Mills
Philip H. Winne
Natasha Wilson
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Caitlin Mills
Philip H. Winne
Natasha Wilson
Negin Mirriahi
Srecko Joksimovic
Shane Dawson
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contents The (Un)Conscious Learner: How Meta‐Awareness Influences Self‐Regulated Learning and Mitigates Task‐Unrelated Thoughts Daniel Ebbert Caitlin Mills Philip H. Winne Natasha Wilson Negin Mirriahi Srecko Joksimovic Shane Dawson Cognitive Science Abstract This theoretical article examines the relationship between self‐regulated learning and task‐unrelated thoughts (TUTs) through the lens of metacognition. Grounded in Winne's COPES (conditions, operations, products, evaluations, and standards) model of self‐regulated learning, we propose an interaction model emphasizing metacognitive monitoring and control. This model suggests the metacognitive cycle inherent to self‐regulated learning can increase meta‐awareness and mitigate prolonged experiences of TUTs. Learners can potentially redirect their focus by engaging in iterative cycles of metacognitive monitoring and control when thoughts inevitably drift toward TUTs. Foundational concepts explored include metacognition, meta‐awareness, and the COPES facets. By synthesizing theoretical connections, processes are proposed through which learners’ self‐regulatory capacities may influence TUT experiences via enhanced meta‐awareness. This lays the groundwork to guide future inquiries on self‐regulation dynamics underlying effective learning. Empirical research is recommended to investigate the viability of this theorized mechanism linking self‐regulation processes to experiences of TUT and research agendas following from this theoretical framework are outlined. 10.1111/cogs.70164 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor
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spellingShingle The (Un)Conscious Learner: How Meta‐Awareness Influences Self‐Regulated Learning and Mitigates Task‐Unrelated Thoughts
Daniel Ebbert
Caitlin Mills
Philip H. Winne
Natasha Wilson
Negin Mirriahi
Srecko Joksimovic
Shane Dawson
Cognitive Science
The (Un)Conscious Learner: How Meta‐Awareness Influences Self‐Regulated Learning and Mitigates Task‐Unrelated Thoughts Daniel Ebbert Caitlin Mills Philip H. Winne Natasha Wilson Negin Mirriahi Srecko Joksimovic Shane Dawson Cognitive Science Abstract This theoretical article examines the relationship between self‐regulated learning and task‐unrelated thoughts (TUTs) through the lens of metacognition. Grounded in Winne's COPES (conditions, operations, products, evaluations, and standards) model of self‐regulated learning, we propose an interaction model emphasizing metacognitive monitoring and control. This model suggests the metacognitive cycle inherent to self‐regulated learning can increase meta‐awareness and mitigate prolonged experiences of TUTs. Learners can potentially redirect their focus by engaging in iterative cycles of metacognitive monitoring and control when thoughts inevitably drift toward TUTs. Foundational concepts explored include metacognition, meta‐awareness, and the COPES facets. By synthesizing theoretical connections, processes are proposed through which learners’ self‐regulatory capacities may influence TUT experiences via enhanced meta‐awareness. This lays the groundwork to guide future inquiries on self‐regulation dynamics underlying effective learning. Empirical research is recommended to investigate the viability of this theorized mechanism linking self‐regulation processes to experiences of TUT and research agendas following from this theoretical framework are outlined. 10.1111/cogs.70164 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor
title The (Un)Conscious Learner: How Meta‐Awareness Influences Self‐Regulated Learning and Mitigates Task‐Unrelated Thoughts
topic Cognitive Science
url https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cogs.70164