Self-reflection and reflective practices

1.3. Metacognitive Learning Strategies

Metacognitive strategies enable the learners to notice and become aware of how they achieve success and overcome obstacles. Oxford (1990, pp.18-21) defines the following subgroups and strategies under the category of metacognitive learning strategies:

1. Focus of attention:

• linking the learning to be acquired with the learning already acquired
• focus/concentration
• emphasising listening at the expense of speaking

 2. Organisation and planning of the learning process:

•             acquiring knowledge about language acquisition
•             organising and arranging the material
•             setting objectives
•             identification of the purpose/substance/meaning of the activity or task
•             preparation for the task
•             finding opportunities to use the language

 3. Evaluation of the learning process:

•             self-monitoring of the learning process
•             self-assessment