The Learning Loop: Continuous improvement through self-awareness
Planning Phase:
- What do I want to learn and why?
- What strategies will work best for this material?
- How much time do I need and when will I study?
- What resources and tools do I need?
Monitoring Phase:
- Am I understanding the material?
- Is my current strategy working?
- Do I need to adjust my approach?
- What's challenging me and why?
Evaluating Phase:
- Did I achieve my learning goals?
- Which strategies were most effective?
- What would I do differently next time?
- How can I apply what I learned?
Metacognitive Questioning Framework:
Before Learning:
- "What do I already know about this topic?"
- "What do I expect to learn?"
- "How does this connect to my goals?"
- "What's the best way to approach this material?"
During Learning:
- "Do I understand what I just read/heard?"
- "How does this relate to what I already know?"
- "What questions does this raise for me?"
- "Should I change my learning strategy?"
After Learning:
- "What were the key insights?"
- "What am I still confused about?"
- "How can I use this information?"
- "What should I study next?"