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

5.Practical knowledge

A1, 4 and 5 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 make up metacognitive knowledge.

Contextual knowledge (item 1) covers when and where to use a strategy.

Factual knowledge (item 2) covers what one knows about oneself and tasks.

Procedural knowledge (item 3) covers how to execute strategies.

Technological knowledge (item 4) and practical knowledge (item 5) fall outside metacognition.

Flavell introduced the concept of metacognition in 1979.

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