Kamusta ka?

Learning to be a
Better Learner
PPT by: JV Brosas, CJ Lao & LJAniciete
Lesson Objectives
Explain how learning occurs;

Enumerate various metacognition

and studying techniques; and

Identify the metacognitive

techniques that you find most
appropriate for yourself.
Bett
er
Stud • Knowing the “self” is not enough

ent • Learn how to learn these things

How does learning happen?
Homo sapiens = wise man
Metacognition and Learning
Metacognition is the act of
thinking about thinking. It is the
awareness of the scope and
limitations of your current
knowledge and skills.
The brain serves as the control Metacognition also includes
unit of the body. keeping one's emotions and
motivations while learning in
check.
 Aspects of
Metacognition
Self-appraisal Self-management
 Elements of metacognition

Metacognitive Metacognition
knowledge regulation
How to assess oneself

Personal variable
Task variable
Strategy variable
 Metacognitive Study Strategies

Knowing your Modifying your

Skimming Rehearsing
limits approach

Asking questions
Finding a mentor
Self-test about your Self-reflection
or support group
methods

Welcoming
Thinking out
errors as learning
loud
experiences
What if I make a lot of mistakes?

Welcoming errors
Other tips that you can use in learning
Make an outline of the things you want to learn
Break down task in smaller and more manageable details
Integrate variation in your schedule and learning experience
Try to incubate your ideas
Revise, summarize, and take down notes, then reread them
Engage what you have learned
 References:

• Alata, EJ., Caslib, BN., Serafica, JP., and Pawilen, RA (2018).

Understanding the Self. Rex Book Store. 856 Nicanor Reyes
Sr. St., Sampaloc, Manila
Activity # 5 (Deadline on January 7, 2021)
Scenario 1: You are about to study for your final
examinations and it is as if the universe
conspired for a heavy finals week. All your
subjects provided at least three new readings
and topics one week before examination
period. Create a diagram or your schedule using
at least five of the metacognitive strategies,
skills and techniques mentioned in this lesson
that you will use on the next seven days in
preparation for your final examinations.
Scenario 2: During this time, almost all learning
are virtual. What effective learning strategies
did you adopt during this pandemic? Explain in
2-3 sentences.