In self-directed learning, metacognitive knowledge includes which of the following? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.Contextual knowledge

2.Factual knowledge

3.Procedural knowledge

4.Technological knowledge

A1, 3 and 4 only

B3 and 4 only

C1, 2 and 3 only ✓ Correct

D2 and 4 only

Correct answer: (C) 1, 2 and 3 only

Explanation

Contextual, factual and procedural knowledge together form metacognitive knowledge.

Contextual knowledge (item 1) is knowing when and where to apply a strategy.

Factual knowledge (item 2) is knowing about oneself and one's tasks.

Procedural knowledge (item 3) is knowing how to carry out strategies.

Technological knowledge (item 4) is not a component of metacognition.

Flavell developed the concept of metacognition in 1979.

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