Metacognition

=Metacognition during the phases:= (Alberta Learning, Focus on Inquiry, 2004, Chapter 5, p. 38)
 * = = ............. Phase ........... = ||= = ...... Cognitive Domain(thoughts) ....... = ||= = ....... Affective Domain (feelings) ...... = ||
 * = =Planning= || * get a picture of the whole process with its parts
 * plan the whole process
 * generate topic ideas || * feel optimistic, yet uncertain and worried
 * understand that feelings will change during the process ||
 * = =Retrieving= || * brainstorming sources
 * generate search words
 * understand different kinds of searching patterns || * feel confused, doubtful, angry and sometimes threatened ||
 * = =Processing= || * begin with a focus
 * recognize the difference between relevant and pertinent information
 * recognize potential impacts on others || * feel optimistic initially and confident in their ability to complete the task
 * feel increased interest
 * feel overwhelmed ||
 * = =Creating= || * organize information
 * select a genre/format
 * create a new knowledge product || * feel excitement and interest but also pressure to complete the product ||
 * = =Sharing= || * think about their audience
 * respond appropriately to their audience || * feel excitement and interest but also pressure to perform ||
 * = =Evaluating= || * ask what they learned about the topic (content)
 * ask what they learned about inquiry (process)
 * ask why inquiry is important (goals and purpose)
 * ask what they learned that they can use elsewhere (transfer) || * feel a sense of relief
 * feel satisfaction or dissatisfaction
 * understand how their feelings change during inquiry
 * understand how to cope with their changing feelings ||