Metacognition, the awareness and understanding of one's own cognitive processes, plays a crucial ... more Metacognition, the awareness and understanding of one's own cognitive processes, plays a crucial role in learning, problem-solving, and decision-making. This literature review synthesizes research on metacognition exploring its conceptual underpinnings, dimensions. The review highlights the multidimensional nature of metacognition, encompassing dimensions such as metacognitive knowledge, regulation, experience, skills, awareness, and control. It discusses the significance of metacognition in promoting self-regulated learning, enhancing problem-solving abilities, and fostering self-awareness, critical thinking skills and metacognitive skills. Additionally, the review identifies research gaps related to the intersection of metacognition and technology, cultural considerations, metacognitive assessment in digital environments, and the application of metacognitive interventions in clinical settings. Overall, this review highlights the importance of understanding metacognition in educational contexts and focuses opportunities for future research and practice to enhance student learning outcomes and foster lifelong learning skills.
The academic success of disabled children is a critical concern for educators, policymakers, and ... more The academic success of disabled children is a critical concern for educators, policymakers, and families globally. While education is a fundamental human right, disabled children often encounter unique challenges that hinder their academic progress and future opportunities. Addressing these challenges requires a multifaceted approach, encompassing targeted interventions, supportive environments, and inclusive educational practices. A variety of interventions have been developed to enhance the academic performance of disabled children, including specialized instructional techniques, assistive technologies, classroom accommodations, and systemic reforms. However, their effectiveness can vary widely based on factors such as the nature of the disability, individual learning needs, and educational context. This comprehensive review examines interventions aimed at improving the academic performance of disabled children, synthesizing evidence from empirical research, program evaluations, and theoretical frameworks. By offering a broad analysis of the current landscape, the review identifies key trends, best practices, and areas for future research and development. It aims to inform educators, policymakers, and stakeholders about effective strategies for supporting disabled children and promoting inclusive educational environments that foster equitable opportunities for all learners. The review highlights the importance of evidence-based practices, collaborative partnerships, and systemic reforms in achieving educational equity. It contributes to the ongoing dialogue on educational equity, disability rights, and inclusive practices, striving to create a more inclusive and supportive educational landscape for disabled children worldwide. Through this analysis, we aim to empower stakeholders to implement effective strategies that enable all children to reach their full potential.
This comprehensive analysis examines a series of research studies investigating the impact of com... more This comprehensive analysis examines a series of research studies investigating the impact of computer-based concept mapping across various academic disciplines. The studies encompassed disciplines ranging from science, arts and geography to psychology and engineering, representing a diverse spectrum of educational contexts. Through surveys, observations, experiments, and other data collection methods, researchers assessed the effectiveness of computer-based concept mapping in enhancing student learning outcomes. The findings revealed consistent positive effects across disciplines, including improved understanding of complex concepts, enhanced academic performance, increased creativity, and promotion of critical thinking skills. Furthermore, computer-based concept mapping was found to foster collaboration, active learning, and personalized instruction, benefiting students with diverse learning needs. This paper highlights the versatility and effectiveness of computer-based concept mapping as a pedagogical tool, offering insights into its potential to enrich educational practices and promote inclusive learning environments.
This study was an attempt at designing an instructional strategy, using Computer Based Concept Ma... more This study was an attempt at designing an instructional strategy, using Computer Based Concept Mapping (CBCM) instruction, to study the effect of Computer Based Concept Mapping Instructional Strategy on the Attainment of Concepts in Science of Secondary School Students. CBCM is an instructional strategy of teaching that can be used in the class room by the teachers in teaching different disciplines. It enables the learner to graphically structure the knowledge in to hierarchically organized concepts through a Computer Based Software namely INSPIRATION. ‘Inspiration’ is widely used software for CBCM which is designed specifically for Computer Based education. The present Research was Experimental in nature involving pretest, post-test, 2×3 factorial design. A Concept attainment test constructed by the Investigators and validated by experts was used to collect the data from the sample consisting of 72 students studying in 9th standard . The two treatment groups had student strength of...
The study was aimed at evaluating the Effect of Computer-Based Concept Mapping Instructional Stra... more The study was aimed at evaluating the Effect of Computer-Based Concept Mapping Instructional Strategy in Improving Reasoning Ability of Secondary School Students.The pre-test, post-test, parallel group, 2×3 factorial design was used. A standardized Reasoning Ability test developed by Dr. Sadhana Bhatnagar (1985) was used to collect the data from the sample consisting of 72 students studying in standard Nine. Findings of this research discovered that: i) Computer-Based Concept Mapping Instructional Strategy is more effective than the conventional strategy in improving the Reasoning Ability of Secondary School Students. ii) Intellectually above-average students of experimental group performed better than the aboveaverage students of control group in Reasoning Ability. iii) Intellectually below-average students of experimental group performed better than the below-average students of control group in Reasoning Ability. This paper also includes challenges of student-centric education.
Metacognition, the awareness and understanding of one's own cognitive processes, plays a crucial ... more Metacognition, the awareness and understanding of one's own cognitive processes, plays a crucial role in learning, problem-solving, and decision-making. This literature review synthesizes research on metacognition exploring its conceptual underpinnings, dimensions. The review highlights the multidimensional nature of metacognition, encompassing dimensions such as metacognitive knowledge, regulation, experience, skills, awareness, and control. It discusses the significance of metacognition in promoting self-regulated learning, enhancing problem-solving abilities, and fostering self-awareness, critical thinking skills and metacognitive skills. Additionally, the review identifies research gaps related to the intersection of metacognition and technology, cultural considerations, metacognitive assessment in digital environments, and the application of metacognitive interventions in clinical settings. Overall, this review highlights the importance of understanding metacognition in educational contexts and focuses opportunities for future research and practice to enhance student learning outcomes and foster lifelong learning skills.
The academic success of disabled children is a critical concern for educators, policymakers, and ... more The academic success of disabled children is a critical concern for educators, policymakers, and families globally. While education is a fundamental human right, disabled children often encounter unique challenges that hinder their academic progress and future opportunities. Addressing these challenges requires a multifaceted approach, encompassing targeted interventions, supportive environments, and inclusive educational practices. A variety of interventions have been developed to enhance the academic performance of disabled children, including specialized instructional techniques, assistive technologies, classroom accommodations, and systemic reforms. However, their effectiveness can vary widely based on factors such as the nature of the disability, individual learning needs, and educational context. This comprehensive review examines interventions aimed at improving the academic performance of disabled children, synthesizing evidence from empirical research, program evaluations, and theoretical frameworks. By offering a broad analysis of the current landscape, the review identifies key trends, best practices, and areas for future research and development. It aims to inform educators, policymakers, and stakeholders about effective strategies for supporting disabled children and promoting inclusive educational environments that foster equitable opportunities for all learners. The review highlights the importance of evidence-based practices, collaborative partnerships, and systemic reforms in achieving educational equity. It contributes to the ongoing dialogue on educational equity, disability rights, and inclusive practices, striving to create a more inclusive and supportive educational landscape for disabled children worldwide. Through this analysis, we aim to empower stakeholders to implement effective strategies that enable all children to reach their full potential.
This comprehensive analysis examines a series of research studies investigating the impact of com... more This comprehensive analysis examines a series of research studies investigating the impact of computer-based concept mapping across various academic disciplines. The studies encompassed disciplines ranging from science, arts and geography to psychology and engineering, representing a diverse spectrum of educational contexts. Through surveys, observations, experiments, and other data collection methods, researchers assessed the effectiveness of computer-based concept mapping in enhancing student learning outcomes. The findings revealed consistent positive effects across disciplines, including improved understanding of complex concepts, enhanced academic performance, increased creativity, and promotion of critical thinking skills. Furthermore, computer-based concept mapping was found to foster collaboration, active learning, and personalized instruction, benefiting students with diverse learning needs. This paper highlights the versatility and effectiveness of computer-based concept mapping as a pedagogical tool, offering insights into its potential to enrich educational practices and promote inclusive learning environments.
This study was an attempt at designing an instructional strategy, using Computer Based Concept Ma... more This study was an attempt at designing an instructional strategy, using Computer Based Concept Mapping (CBCM) instruction, to study the effect of Computer Based Concept Mapping Instructional Strategy on the Attainment of Concepts in Science of Secondary School Students. CBCM is an instructional strategy of teaching that can be used in the class room by the teachers in teaching different disciplines. It enables the learner to graphically structure the knowledge in to hierarchically organized concepts through a Computer Based Software namely INSPIRATION. ‘Inspiration’ is widely used software for CBCM which is designed specifically for Computer Based education. The present Research was Experimental in nature involving pretest, post-test, 2×3 factorial design. A Concept attainment test constructed by the Investigators and validated by experts was used to collect the data from the sample consisting of 72 students studying in 9th standard . The two treatment groups had student strength of...
The study was aimed at evaluating the Effect of Computer-Based Concept Mapping Instructional Stra... more The study was aimed at evaluating the Effect of Computer-Based Concept Mapping Instructional Strategy in Improving Reasoning Ability of Secondary School Students.The pre-test, post-test, parallel group, 2×3 factorial design was used. A standardized Reasoning Ability test developed by Dr. Sadhana Bhatnagar (1985) was used to collect the data from the sample consisting of 72 students studying in standard Nine. Findings of this research discovered that: i) Computer-Based Concept Mapping Instructional Strategy is more effective than the conventional strategy in improving the Reasoning Ability of Secondary School Students. ii) Intellectually above-average students of experimental group performed better than the aboveaverage students of control group in Reasoning Ability. iii) Intellectually below-average students of experimental group performed better than the below-average students of control group in Reasoning Ability. This paper also includes challenges of student-centric education.
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