Research Topic

Educational Strategies and Epistemologies

This cluster of papers explores the development, dimensions, and influences of personal epistemological beliefs, metacognition, and information literacy in various educational contexts. It investigates topics such as source evaluation, cognitive engagement, multiple text comprehension, and the role of epistemic beliefs in self-regulated learning. The research contributes to understanding how individuals form and adapt their beliefs about knowledge and knowing, particularly in the context of online research and learning.