Metacognition interventions positively impact children's executive functions, a novel outcome in this literature¶
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q4 i? Metacognition interventions show a positive impact on executive function outcomes (inhibitory control, working memory updating, cognitive flexibility). → Janina Eberhart 2024
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Janina Eberhart 2024¶
Janina Eberhart, Franziska Ingendahl, Donna Bryce. (2024). Are metacognition interventions in young children effective? Evidence from a series of meta-analyses. Metacognition and Learning. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11409-024-09405-x
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Executive functions were coded as a distinct outcome construct (inhibitory control, updating of working memory, task switching/shifting/cognitive flexibility) in the meta-analysis of 67 studies. The article reports "a positive impact"; no effect size for this outcome is printed in the available text.
"For the first time, children's executive functions were considered as outcome variables and results indicated a positive impact of metacognition interventions on these variables."
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Metacognition interventions positively impact children's executive functions, a novel outcome in this literature |
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Metacognition interventions positively impact children's executive functions, a novel outcome in this literature |
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