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Title:
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EVALUATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF METACOGNITIVE KNOWLEDGE SUPPORTED BY THE KNOWCAT SYSTEM |
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Author(s):
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Manoli Pifarré , Ruth Cobos |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8924-69-0 |
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Editors:
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Kinshuk, Demetrios G Sampson, J. Michael Spector, Pedro Isaías and Dirk Ifenthaler |
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Year:
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2008 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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CSCL; Metacognitive Learning Processes; Awareness; Peer Interaction; Qualitative research. |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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160 |
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Last Page:
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167 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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The aim of this study was to examine the development of higher students metacognitive knowledge after they
participated actively in a specific Computer Supported Collaborative Learning system called KnowCat. Eighteen
university students participated in a 12-month learning project. During this period KnowCat learning environment was
used to support scaffolding process among equals during problem-solving tasks. After the instructional period using the
mentioned system, the students were interviewed and their work in the shared workspace was traced. Qualitative analysis
revealed that the instructional application of the KnowCat system can favour and improve the development of students
metacognitive learning processes. |
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