Metacognition in relation to learning environment as perceived by students of different school types

The study aimed at ascertaining correlation between metacognition and perceived learning environment scores of students. Comparisons were made between students studying in different school types i.e. SSC, ICSE and CBSE schools. Results revealed that CBSE students possessed better metacognition and they also perceived their learning environment more favourably than SSC or ICSE students. A significant, direct, positive correlation was found between total metacognition and total learning environment scores. Componentwise analysis revealed task orientation component of learning environment to be a strong and significant predictor of all the components of metacognition for SSC and ICSE students. However task orientation predicted only subtask monitoring and evaluation components of metacognition for CBSE students. The study highlights the need for a conducive learning environment for supporting students ’metacognition.