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Learning journey

Enhancing Learner Autonomy and Growth with Metacognitive Strategies

Pedagogy
Collaborative Learning
Learning outcome
Critical thinking
Prep time
Intermediate (10-30 min)
Activity type
Learning Journey
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Why this learning journey?

Learning journeys are multi-step course templates based on active learning for different target learning outcomes. This journey will help you with:
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Self-Reflection and Strategic Learning

Students will develop metacognitive awareness by fostering self-reflection and strategic learning.
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Self-Regulation

Students will strengthen self-regulation skills to enhance academic performance and lifelong learning.
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Growth Mindset

Students will cultivate a growth mindset by promoting persistence, adaptability, and reflective thinking.
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Activity setup

Enhancing Learner Autonomy and Growth with Metacognitive Strategies

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Activity steps

Step 1 – Preliminary self-assessment of skills

Students reflect on their learning habits, identifying strengths and areas for improvement in goal setting, time management, and problem-solving.

• ASYNCHRONOUS • INDIVIDUAL

Step 2 – Flipped learning on metacognition and self-regulation

Students engage with interactive resources (videos, readings, or case studies) on effective learning strategies, self-regulation techniques, and metacognitive reflection to prepare for deeper discussions.

• ASYNCHRONOUS • INDIVIDUAL

Step 3 – Goal-setting workshop

Students set personal academic or skill-development goals using structured frameworks (e.g., SMART goals) and discuss strategies for achieving them, with their teacher's guidance.

• SYNCHRONOUS • CLASSROOM

Step 4 – Follow-up self-assessment of skills

After some time, students evaluate the effectiveness of their chosen strategies, reflect on their learning progress, and identify adjustments for future improvement.

• ASYNCHRONOUS • INDIVIDUAL

Step 5 – Peer sharing and discussion

Students share insights from their self-assessment, discuss challenges, and exchange advice on effective metacognitive and self-regulation strategies.

• SYNCHRONOUS • CLASSROOM

Step 6 – Individual essay on iterative learning plan

Based on self-reflection and peer feedback, students refine their learning plans and set new challenges, and formalize them in the form of a personal essay. Teacher feedback and feedback on feedback options can be activated to help them reinforce the continuous cycle of self-improvement and autonomy.

• ASYNCHRONOUS • INDIVIDUAL

This template uses

Self Assessment

Multilevel assessment to stimulate deeper learning

Assignment Review

Meaningful teacher feedback to nurture a growth mindset

Discussion on Work

Engaging online discussions to foster meaningful interactions

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