On Improving Learning Ability of Students with English Learning Disabilities by Using Metacognitive Strategies

Abstract

Students are the main body of learning and development. Metacognition has irreplaceable significance in helping students learn effectively. Metacognition refers to learners' self-planning, self-control, self-regulation and self-reflection of their cognitive process on the basis of their awareness of their own cognitive process. It consists of three components, including metacognitive knowledge, metacognitive experience and metacognitive monitoring. Mastering metacognitive strategies can promote students to think from multiple perspectives in the learning process, so they can use various cognitive strategies flexibly and enhance the learning effect. Students with high metacognitive level usually have strong planning and purposefulness, strong self-control ability and insight ability. They can flexibly deal with the problems encountered in learning, choose their own learning goals and learning methods, and achieve better academic performance.