METACOGNITIVE PROCESSES AND REGULATION OF COGNITION AND AFFECT
| Title | ΜΕΤΑΓΝΩΣΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΕΡΓΑΣΙΕΣ ΚΑΙ ΡΥΘΜΙΣΗ ΤΟΥ ΓΝΩΣΤΙΚΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΘΥΜΙΚΟΥ / METACOGNITIVE PROCESSES AND REGULATION OF COGNITION AND AFFECT |
| Code | ΜΣ-101 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | Psychology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Anastasia Efklides |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 480001845 |
Programme of Study: PMS Máthīsī kai Synaísthīma se Néous kai Īlikiōménous (2016-sīmera)
Registered students: 13
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Academic Year | 2016 – 2017 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Total Hours | 26 |
| Class ID | 600032533
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
- Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600032533
- eLearning (Moodle):
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in cognitive psychology such as memory, learning, thinking, metacognition, and learning and teaching in various knowledge domains.
Learning Outcomes
Students will have the following learning outcomes: (a) Knowledge of concepts and theories related to metacognition, affect, and their interaction in learning in various age groups and contexts. Also, knowledge of educational interventions aiming at the enhancement of learning. (b)Methodological knowledge and skills related to research in relevant issues. (c) Skills in the use of bibliographical bases and writing of essays. (d) Presentation skills in the form of power point. (e)Collaboration skills.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Design and manage projects
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
In this course issues covered involve the awareness people have of their cognitive processes and their regulation. The facets of metacognition and methodology of research are investigated as well as issues related to the relations of metacognition with intelligence, memory and learning. The effects of affective and social factors on metacognitive processes are pointed out as well as the role of metacognitive experiences and metacognitive knowledge such as theory of mind and epistemological beliefs, on learning and thinking. Emphasis is also given to metacognitive skills and use of cognitive and metacognitive strategies for self-regulation of learning.
Keywords
Metacognitive processes, emotions, learning, self-regulation of learning
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
- Research articles
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Use of slides in projectors for teaching.
Use of Moodle for communication with students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 25 | 0.8 | ✓ | ||
| Seminars | 25 | 0.8 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 100 | 3.3 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Written assigments | 100 | 3.3 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 250 | 8.3 |
Student Assessment
Description
Students are tested (a) in the papers written during the course (50%) and (b) in oral or written exams at the end of the semester as regards the application of relevant knowledge in research (50%).
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Kωσταρίδου-Ευκλείδη, Α. (2012). Μεταγνωστικές διεργασίες και αυτο-ρύθμιση. Αθήνα: Πεδίο
Additional bibliography for study
Efklides, A. (2008). Metacognition: Defining its facets and levels of functioning. European Psychologist, 13, 277-287.
Efklides, A. (2011). Interactions of metacognition with motivation and affect in self-regulated learning: The MASRL model. Educational Psychologist, 46, 6-25
Last Update
25-01-2017
