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A Case Study of Metacognition in a Foreign Language Reading Context
A Case Study of Metacognition in a Foreign Language Reading Context

Author(s): Nesrin Öztürk
Subject(s): Foreign languages learning, Cognitive linguistics, Cognitive Psychology, Philology
Published by: T.C. MEHMET AKİF ERSOY ÜNİVERSİTESİ EĞİTİM FAKÜLTESİ
Keywords: Metacognition; EFL; reading; self-awareness; training;

Summary/Abstract: This study aimed to examine a) L2 readers’ perceptions of reading, metacognition, and motives for practicing metacognition in a foreign language learning context and b) the effects of a metacognition training program on these variables. For this purpose, a quasi-experimental case study was designed, and written questionnaires were developed. Findings confirmed that metacognitive individuals pertain reading to comprehension or goal attainment and they know physiological, cognitive, and affective factors might impact their performances. Some L2 readers might hold an understanding of meta-reading; skills and dynamics that facilitate and interfere with performance might transfer across languages. Following the training, participants’ self-awareness increased and their strategic L2 reading changed. Their motivation and interest to read in a foreign language was also impacted, positively. Lastly, although metacognitive readers were aware of that strategic reading may be cognitively demanding; such readers would still continue practicing metacognition for efficiency with time, effectiveness with comprehension and EFL learning, and pleasure of awareness and self-confidence.

  • Issue Year: 5/2019
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 192-212
  • Page Count: 21
  • Language: English