Relationship between metacognitive awareness and motivation to learn in medical students.
Marina Alves Martins SiqueiraJohnatan Padovez GonçalvesVitor Silva MendonçaRenata KobayasiFernanda Magalhães Arantes-CostaPatricia Zen TempskiMilton de Arruda MartinsPublished in: BMC medical education (2020)
Metacognitive awareness and motivation to learn are closely related. This association may represent a potential target for the educational process, as deans and faculty can adopt strategies focused on promoting self-regulated learning concerning students' motivational factors. This could enhance academic outcomes and promote more enjoyable learning.