Emotional Intelligence as the Subject of Studying Metacognitive Processes in Universities

2021 ◽  
pp. 89-100
Author(s):  
Marina Vladimirovna Melnichuk ◽  
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Marina Anatolievna Belogash ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
University Students ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Cognitive Task ◽  
Emotional Awareness ◽  
Emotional States ◽  
Metacognitive Skills ◽  
Metacognitive Processes

In the context of modern digital transformation of all aspects of the socioeconomic environment, training university students for analytical processing of increasing inflows of data and dealing with complex cognitive tasks driven by metacognition has become of particular importance. The research is aimed to review the structure of metacognitive processing, the development factors of metacognitive skills, the relation of metacognitive skills to emotional and cognitive skills, and to determine their role in the achievement of academic success of university students. Methodology. The research is undertaken on the basis of theoretical investigation and comprehensive analysis of theoretical conceptualization of intelligence. The authors have researched the derivation of metacognition, the structure of self-regulating metacognitive processes and their interaction with cognitive and affective processes. The research findings confirm that the metacognitive experience provides self-reflection, emotional awareness of feelings, estimating relationships between emotional states and the degree of implementation or attainability of a cognitive task. The authors conclude that emotional intelligence is manifested in metacognitive skills and predicts academic success. Also, teaching and learning strategies are required to be refined taking into account the development of emotional and metacognitive skills of university students.

Student's Psychological Factors and Metacognitive Skills in Higher Education

2017 ◽  
pp. 153-176
Author(s):  
Adela Moraru
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Metacognitive Skills ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Conditions ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Control Functions ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
Information Dynamic

Metacognitive skills are a fundamental condition for the academic success of contemporary higher education students living in a knowledge-based society with abundant information, dynamic changes, and instant communication technologies. Although a student might have these skills in their repertoire, there are particular factors that might influence applying them during learning process, like: intrinsic motivation for the task, deeper processing learning strategies or having high executive control functions. The present chapter focuses on a few relevant psychological conditions of the student that might influence usage of metacognitive skills during learning in higher education. The author uses an interdisciplinary conceptual lens that brings together constructs from different theoretical perspectives in cognitive and educational psychology. A cross-sectional study was conducted to test the correlations and predictive power of the following constructs: learning strategies, motivation and executive functions on metacognitive skills, using a sample of 135 Romanian students.

The Role of Metacognitive Reading Strategies, Metacognitive Study and Learning Strategies, and Behavioral Study and Learning Strategies in Predicting Academic Success in Students With and Without a History of Reading Difficulties

2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thérèse M. Chevalier ◽  
Rauno Parrila ◽  
Krista C. Ritchie ◽  
S. Hélène Deacon
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
University Students ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Reading Strategies ◽  
Reading Difficulties ◽  
Strategy Use ◽  
History Of Reading ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
History Of ◽  
Metacognitive Reading Strategies

We examined the self-reported use of reading, study, and learning strategies in university students with a history of reading difficulties (HRD; n = 77) and with no history of reading difficulties (NRD; n = 295). We examined both between-groups differences in strategy use and strategy use as a predictive measure of academic success. Participants completed online questionnaires regarding reading history and strategy use. GPA and frequency of use of academic support services were also obtained for all students. University students with HRD reported a different profile of strategy use than their NRD peers, and self-reported strategy use was differentially predictive of GPA for students with HRD and NRD. For students with HRD, the use of metacognitive reading strategies and the use of study aids predicted academic success. Implications for university student services providers are discussed.

scholarly journals 2. Empathy and Communication through Art

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 139-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marinela Rusu
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Moral Values ◽  
Dual Process ◽  
Emotional States ◽  
Work Of Art ◽  
The World ◽  
Personal Ideals

Abstract Art is one of the finest means of shaping the personality, of access to aesthetic and moral values of society. The paper presents some of the elements of communication through art, in the double sense of this process, from the artwork (creator) to the viewer, but also from the viewer to the work of art and creator. The key-element of this dual process is the empathy, the ability to feel the emotional states of others. It develops within a set of personality traits, including: emotional intelligence, emotional feelings diversity, cognitive skills, along with motivation and personal ideals. Art is a medium of communication but also an element of developing a general receptivity to the world and its authentic values.

scholarly journals STRATEGIES FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS: AN EARLY INTERVENTION APPROACH FOR BUILDING METACOGNITIVE SKILLS IN FIRST-YEAR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander S. Liepins ◽  
Carrie Hanson
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Learning Goals ◽  
First Year ◽  
Metacognitive Skills ◽  
Strategies For Academic Success ◽  
Reported Data ◽  
Support Students

Strategies for Academic Success is a co-curricular workshop for first-year undergraduates on metacognitive skills and learning strategies that aims to support students’ achievement of their learning goals. After multiple iterations, self-reported data has been collected, which allows us to examine and reflect on the learning strategies and habits that students have put into practice as a result of participating in the session, as well as whether the timing of session plays a role in determining the impacts of the content of study habits in students. In sum, we have found that certain strategies resonate more strongly with students based on whether they are entering university or have had at least one semester of university learning experience. Whereas there are broad applications for the strategies, knowing which strategies students gravitate toward relative to the student life cycle is useful for instructors and student success practitioners more generally.

scholarly journals Pedagogy of Success: Perception in undergraduate and postgraduate students at a Peruvian university

F1000Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 1160
Author(s):  
Silvia Ana Valverde-Zavaleta ◽  
Ray Harvey Mellin Rubio ◽  
Aurea Elizabeth Rafael Sánchez ◽  
Martha Gonzales Loli ◽  
Enaidy Reynosa Navarro
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
University Students ◽  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Opportunity To Learn ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Human Potential ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
High Consistency

Background: The study's objective was to compare whether there are differences in the perception of undergraduate and postgraduate students about the pedagogy of success.   Methods: This is non-experimental research with a comparative descriptive design, and a hypothetical deductive method was used. The perception of success pedagogy questionnaire was applied as a data collection technique with a sample of 50 university students with 23 items based on three dimensions: opportunity to learn (nine items), feedback (eight items), and consideration of the person (six items), with the following qualitative value scale, always = high, sometimes = middle, and never = low; the scale of quantitative value was from two to zero. To find the instrument's validity, it was subjected to expert judgment, calculating the content validity ratio for each item and considering the criteria of clarity and relevance. The instrument's reliability was determined using Cronbach's alpha, which found a high consistency between the items. For the questionnaire application, Google Forms was used to obtain fast, timely, and reliable answers. The data were processed through the SPSS V. 25.   Results: The pedagogical support of the postgraduate teacher is more effective than that of the undergraduate. The undergraduate teacher stands out for listening and being more empathic. Didactics is crucial for students to develop their cognitive and human potential. Academic success is related to the teacher's pedagogical skills and the student's motivation. In addition, teachers and students can develop cognitive skills through effective communication and socialization. Finally, the affective dimension allows students to achieve personal and professional goals.  Conclusions: There are significant differences in the perception of the pedagogy of success among undergraduate and postgraduate university students; therefore, the application of this methodology is more promoted towards postgraduate students than to their undergraduate peers.

scholarly journals A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Study Skills and Learning Strategies Between Saudi and American Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Nasser Alasmari ◽  
Zeineb Amri
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Study Skills ◽  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Saudi Students ◽  
Cross Cultural Comparison ◽  
Study Results ◽  
American Students ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Skills Use

Study skills and learning strategies are essential in organizing and facilitating learning for academic purposes. Meanwhile, differences in the use of these skills among students coming from distinct cultures are usually based on stereotypes and prejudices.This paper examined the study skills and learning strategies of 236 university students coming from two universities in Saudi Arabia and in the USA by means of the Study and Learning Strategies Inventory (LASSI), a follow up interview and a study diary. To investigate differences in study skills and learning strategies’ use among university students, origin, as Saudi or American, was taken as the independent variable in this study. Results revealed that American students employ study skills and learning strategies other than those used by Saudi students when it comes to the cognitive skills. However, as far as the affective skills are concerned, both groups had difficulties. Such a finding suggests the possibility that study skills’ use varies across cultures. The results of this study could be implemented, first, in raising the awareness of students, teachers, policy makers and counselors about the role of culture in study skills and learning strategies’ use and second in offering training and counseling for incoming foreign university students.

scholarly journals Intervention in Learning Strategies: Study with New University Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosana Maria Mohallem Martins ◽  
Acácia Aparecida Angeli dos Santos
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
University Students ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Statistical Point ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Psychoeducational intervention programs in higher education can contribute to academic success. This research aimed to verify the effects of a program for the development of learning strategies in university students. The design used was quasi-experimental, with pre-test, intervention and three post-tests. 83 students participated, of which 59 were from the Control Group and 24 from the Experimental Group. It was used in the pre-test and post-tests the Learning Strategies Scale for University Students (LSS-US). The results in the post-tests revealed qualitative but not quantitative differences. The data allowed us to reflect on the impact of enrollment in higher education and to confirm the need to teach self-regulated learning strategies from the first year of graduation. The lack of previous knowledge, high expectations, as well as the number of intervention sessions were variables that possibly interfered in the results, not allowing, from a statistical point of view, a significant increase in the scale scores.

scholarly journals Self-Efficacy Beliefs of University Students: Examining Factor Validity and Measurement Invariance of the New Academic Self-Efficacy Scale

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Greco ◽  
Chiara Annovazzi ◽  
Nicola Palena ◽  
Elisabetta Camussi ◽  
Germano Rossi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
University Students ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Efficacy Beliefs ◽  
Academic Experiences ◽  
Academic Tasks ◽  
Academic Self Efficacy

Academic self-efficacy beliefs influence students’ academic and career choices, as well as motivational factors and learning strategies promoting effective academic success. Nevertheless, few studies have focused on the academic self-efficacy of university students in comparison to students at other levels. Furthermore, extant measures present several limitations. The first aim of this study was to develop a reliable and valid scale assessing university students’ self-efficacy beliefs in managing academic tasks. The second aim was to investigate differences in academic self-efficacy due to gender, years of enrollment, and student status. The study involved 831 students (age M = 21.09 years; SD = 1.34 years; 66.3% women) enrolled in undergraduate programs. Indicators of academic experiences and performance (i.e., number of exams passed and average exam rating) were collected. A new scale measuring students’ academic self-efficacy beliefs was administered. Results from a preliminary Exploratory Factor Analysis were consistently supported by findings from a Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Multigroup CFA supported the presence of measurement invariance. Analyses revealed that the new scale has eight factors: “Planning Academic Activities,” “Learning Strategies,” “Information Retrieval,” “Working in Groups,” “Management of Relationships with Teachers,” “Managing Lessons,” “Stress Management,” and “Thesis Work.” Self-efficacy dimensions showed significant relations with academic experiences and students’ performance indicators, as well as differences due to gender, years of enrollment, and student status. Findings are discussed in terms of practical implications for the implementation of intervention programs aimed at fostering self-efficacy beliefs and academic success.

Building Emotional Intelligence for Student Success: A Pilot Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 1445-1461
Author(s):  
Amee P. Shah ◽  
Mary Lou Galantino
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Emotional Regulation ◽  
Communication Apprehension ◽  
Communication Competence ◽  
Emotional Awareness ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Empowerment Model ◽  
Dyad Interaction ◽  
Relational Management

Purpose Nationwide, upward trends exist in student issues with anxiety, stress, depression, and lowered classroom performance. As emotional awareness and emotional regulation skills are typically not addressed in professional discipline-specific courses, students experience challenges in their academic performance. This pilot research explored the effect of brief targeted classroom practices within an empowerment-based framework on domains of emotional intelligence. Method Twenty-two students in an undergraduate speech-language pathology class received a 13-week, biweekly, 15-min session of empowerment-based worksheet exercises to develop increased self-esteem, emotional awareness and regulation, and communication. Assessments of self-esteem, emotional intelligence, communication competence, and communication apprehension were conducted using validated scales, namely, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale ( Rosenberg, 1965 ), the Quick Emotional Intelligence Self-Assessment ( Mohapel, 2015 ), the Self-Perceived Communication Competence Scale ( McCroskey & McCroskey, 2013 ), and the Personal Report of Communication Apprehension ( McCroskey, 1982 ), respectively. Midsemester and semester-end student reflections were collected. Results Paired t tests were significant in self-esteem and emotional quotient, including subdomains of emotional awareness, emotional management, social emotional awareness, and relational management. Significance was noted in communication competence in the subdomains of dyad interaction, stranger interaction, and acquaintance. Students' reflection showed significant improvement in empowerment and self-rated improvements in confidence, communication, connections with peers, and trust with instructor. Conclusion Preliminary evidence demonstrates positive outcomes with integration of intentional classroom exercises to build emotional intelligence (including emotional awareness and regulation), self-esteem, and communication. This empowerment model may assist faculty in developing effective pedagogical strategies to build students' self-resiliency.

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