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Metacognition and meta-emotion in kindergarten: Is the combination necessary for self-regulation in mathematical problem solving?

  • Levinsky-Wingate Academic College

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Abstract

This study among kindergarten children (n = 90) investigated the necessity of combined self-regulated learning (SRL) programs relating to metacognition and meta-emotional support (MES) embedded in the "Interactive Storytelling" problem-solving environment, for enhancing SRL and mathematical problem solving at different levels of complexity. The MES program was compared to a single metacognitive support (MS) and a control group without SRL. Findings showed that the combined MES group approach induced the greatest change in the amount of metacognitive and emotional verbal regulation, while thinking aloud mathematical problems, as well as, success in routine and complex mathematical problems, both immediately and in lasting effect (2 months after). Whereas the control group didn't show any increased use of SRL and problem solving. Implications are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTrends and Prospects in Metacognition Research across the Life Span
Subtitle of host publicationA Tribute to Anastasia Efklides
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages135-159
Number of pages25
ISBN (Electronic)9783030516734
ISBN (Print)9783030516727
DOIs
StatePublished - 28 Mar 2021

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© Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021.

Keywords

  • Interactive storytelling
  • Kindergarten
  • Math problem solving
  • Metacognition and meta-emotion
  • Self-regulation

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