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Metacognition in Argumentative Writing Based on Multiple Sources in Geography Education

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: This paper addresses questions about the use of metacognitive strategies in argumentative writing based on multiple sources and the influence of this use on the quality of student texts. For this purpose, think-aloud protocols and texts from a research project on material-supported argumentative writing in 8th grade geography lessons are analyzed and discussed. The analysis is based on a model of metacognition in argumentative writing using multiple sources, which we also propose in this paper. The results show that the use of metacognitive strategies is a challenge for the investigated target group but that their use, in particular the deployment of goal-setting strategies and planning strategies, enables students to write better texts.

Source: European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education

DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe12080069

Authors: Diana Gebele, Alexandra L. Zepter, Pia Königs, Alexandra Budke

Institution: University of Cologne

Language: English

Topic: Educational Strategies and Epistemologies

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,466