Chemistry & Biochemistry Seminar: "Explicit Teaching of Metacognitive Strategies Improves Performance and Study Strategies of General Chemistry Students" - By Dr. Jacinta Mutambuki

Transitioning from high school to college can be challenging to many students enrolled in the introductory courses in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs in the United States. This is partly due to the use of ineffective study strategies, which tend to be focused on rote memorization. In our lab, we have shown that explicitly teaching metacognition to General Chemistry students can improve performance on cognitively demanding chemistry concepts, and enhance the adoption of effective study strategies that are transferrable to other courses. Detailed methodology, results and implications for practice will be discussed.

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