Metacognitive Tools
Concept Maps: The concept map looks at the knowledge the student already possesses on the subject and asks the student to organize it. A concept map is made up of a collection of concepts and links. The links are labeled and define a direct relationship between two concepts. A concept may have as many links as necessary to define its relationships with other concepts.
Vee Diagrams: A vee diagram is a structured visual means of relating the methodological aspects of an activity to the underlying conceptual aspects. It focuses on the salient role of concepts in learning and retention. The vee diagram has three purposes: (1) planning and carrying out a research project, (2) analyzing a research article, and (3) as a teaching tool.