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Exploring Female Perceptions Of Metacognitive Development In Online Learning, Heather Richards
Exploring Female Perceptions Of Metacognitive Development In Online Learning, Heather Richards
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
With increased access to higher education through online delivery mediums, it is necessary to evaluate the impact of the learning environment on disadvantaged populations such as female students. As the online learning classroom challenges through distance, isolation, and communication, these factors can influence a positive perception of the learning environment and interfere with deep learning. This qualitative study explored female perceptions of metacognitive development within the online learning environment, as metacognition is a core element of academic success in higher education. Through the design of the conceptual framework and with the support of the literature review, a methodology was selected …