Putting the comprehension in metacomprehension.(reading)

The Journal of General Psychology | October 1, 2005| | Copyright

RESEARCH ON SELF-REGULATED LEARNING has been increasing in recent years, and with it an interest in metacognition or monitoring ability (see Hacker, Dunlosky, & Graesser, 1998; Zimmerman & Schunk, 2001). Many models of self-regulated learning describe learning as an interaction between metacognitive monitoring and control--also called regulation of study (e.g., Butler & Winne, 1995; Nelson & Narens, 1990; Thiede & Dunlosky, 1999). For instance, consider a student preparing for an exam. As the student studies, she monitors her progress toward the goal of mastering the material. If ...

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