METACOGNITIVE PROCESSES AS ONE OF THE FACTORS OF SUCCESS IN SOLVING EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH PROBLEMS BY UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Abstract

The article examines the concepts of “metacognitive processes” and “student research activities”, emphasizing the special attention of modern researchers to the metacognitive processes of different age groups (cognition/self-knowledge, reflection of one’s own cognitive and mental activity, factors of self-learning, etc.) in the context of training/education. The most productive types of student activity are shown: communicative; cognitive; research. A definition of student research activities is given. It is emphasized that solving educational research problems comes down to a theoretical study from a scientific standpoint of a certain problem/ phenomenon and empirical verification of the hypothetical provisions put forward in order to obtain objectively significant results and new scientific knowledge for a particular student. A step-by-step activation of the set of students’ metacognitive skills and methods for developing their metacognitive skills are proposed. The article concludes that metacognitive processes contribute to a more conscious perception of the studied educational material with maximum independence, motivation and self-control, and therefore are one of the leading factors of success in the educational and research activities of students.