Evaluation metacognitive Knowledge 1 Running Head: EVALUATION METACOGNITIVE KNOWLEDGE Evaluation of the Development of Metacognitive Knowledge Supported by the KnowCat System
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The aim of this study was to examine the development of the metacognitive knowledge of a group of higher education students who participated actively in an experiment based on a Computer Supported Collaborative Learning environment called KnowCat. Eighteen university students participated in a 12-month learning project during which the KnowCat learning environment was used to support scaffolding process among equals during problem-solving tasks. After using KnowCat, the students were interviewed over their work in this shared workspace. Qualitative analysis revealed that the educational application of KnowCat can favour and improve the development of metacognitive knowledge.
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