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READING EXPERIENCE 11: METACOGNITION: THINKING ABOUT MY THINKING
324 L EARNING TO LEARN: BECOMING A SELF-GROWER
Step Explanation Level
1 Informational base Establish and solidify an informational base. 1
2 Prior knowledge Identify the cornerstones for the knowledge. Knowledge is built
upon a foundation of prior knowledge.
2
3 Inquiry questions Identify the key inquiry questions for comprehension and key issues
for constructing the knowledge.
2
4 Test conditions With the framework in place, test the conditions of the structure;
use critical thinking to explore the assumptions or logic of the
knowledge model.
2
5 Familiar context Transfer and apply the knowledge to a familiar context to enrich
understanding.
low 3
6 Similar context Transfer and apply the knowledge to another context that is similar. low 3
7 Distant context Transfer and apply the knowledge to a context that is some distance
from the original context.
3
8 Unfamiliar context Transfer and apply the knowledge in a totally unfamiliar context
with the teacher acting as consultant.
3
9 Generalize Independently make a generalization of the new knowledge. 4
Simple Example of the Methodology—Change Car Oil
Step 1 Establish and solidify an informational base.
Identify the tools required to change the oil find three possible facilities at which to change the
oil; know how to add and measure engine oil; know the type of oil filter required, etc.
Step 2 Identify the cornerstones for the knowledge.
Determine the student’s prior knowledge about the need for lubricants in any type of machine,
the basics of engine oil systems, and the purpose of the filter.
Step 3 Identify the key inquiry questions for comprehension.
What are the reasons for the order of the steps involved in changing oil? What would happen if
a particular step were left out of the process? What happens to the old oil?
Step 4 With the framework in place, test the conditions of the structure.
What would happen if there were less oil than recommended? More oil?
Step 5 Find a context you are familiar with and transfer and apply the knowledge to that context.
Demonstrate or explain in detail how to change the oil in your own car.