A Guideline for Using a Metacognitive-based KWL-Plus Teaching Technique for Developing Students’ Metacognition and 21st Century Skill: A Challenge for Computer Teachers

Abstract

This article aims for demonstrating how to analyze and synthesize the literature related to metacognition, 21^st century skill, and KWL-Plus teaching technique in order to develop the guideline in teaching computer by using the KWL-Plus aimed for developing students’ metacognition and 21^st century skill. The authors analyzed the literature related to metacognition and synthesized eight-step of metacognitive-based teaching: 1) Engagement, 2) Plan, 3) Set goal, 4) Learn, 5) Monitor and control, 6) Explain and Conclude, 7) Evaluating thinking and learning process, and 8) Extend learning. These 8-step metacognitive-based teaching could be well integrated with the KWL-Plus teaching technique consisting of K: What you Know, W: What you want to know, L: What you have Learned, and Plus: Summarize knowledge learned through concept mapping. At final, the authors raise one example of lesson plan in computer for Grade 11 students on the topic of Positioning Texts in the using HTML in creating webpage subject.