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Journal of Reading, 1990
Describes three metacognitive abilities important for learning: self-knowledge, task knowledge, and self-monitoring. Identifies six metacognitive characteristics that separate proficient readers from less effective readers. Lists five principles on which independent learning is based. (RS)
Descriptors: Learning Processes, Metacognition, Reading Ability, Reading Processes