Metacognition in the process of informational literacy

Abstract

The article presents a review of literature about metacognition in the informational literacy. The metacognition is about the knowledge of the knowledge and the control over this process. Therefore, the LI relates the learning of how to search, use and communicate the information. The analysis of the articles identifies that there are very little known about the theme, in which requires more research investments in the area, recognizing the potential of metacognition to enhace the LI learning. It is suggested metacognitive strategies for the learning of the LI standards. These metacognitive strategies are based in three main functions - planing, monitoring and evaluation. The learners need to develop the capabilities to reflect over its own ability of search and use of information - LI - to know about the what, when, how and why they realize the search and use of information's activities, as well as using intervention strategies