THE APPLICATION OF METACOGNITIVE STRATEGIES IN READING COMPREHENSION: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

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https://doi.org/10.35631/IJMOE.830023

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Metacognitive Strategies, Reading Comprehension, Reading Strategies, Systematic Literature Review

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This systematic review synthesizes findings from 33 empirical studies published between 2015 and 2025 and indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection to examine the role of metacognitive reading strategies across diverse linguistic, educational, and technological contexts. Specifically, it investigates how technology-enhanced environments, such as digital platforms and blended learning, influence the use and effectiveness of metacognitive strategies; how these strategies interact with cognitive-affective factors, including motivation, emotion, and critical thinking, to affect reading performance; and how learner characteristics, such as gender and cultural background, shape strategy use and outcomes. The findings indicate that metacognitive reading strategies generally improve reading comprehension, critical thinking, and learner autonomy across both school and higher education settings. However, their effectiveness varies according to learner profiles, academic disciplines, and instructional contexts. The review further shows that digital environments provide valuable opportunities to support metacognitive regulation, although their success depends on the quality of instructional design and pedagogical support. Effective implementation consistently requires explicit strategy instruction, appropriate scaffolding, and sustained professional development for educators. At the same time, challenges related to sustainability, equitable access, and the scalability of interventions remain significant. Overall, the review concludes that metacognitive reading strategies are valuable tools for improving reading-related outcomes, but their impact depends on context-sensitive and well-supported implementation. It also highlights the need for future research to further integrate emerging technologies, address learner diversity more systematically, and refine instructional practices to enhance the long-term effectiveness of metacognitive strategy instruction.

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Jiao , C., Ahmad, N. J., Ying , L., & Piaosa , Z. (2026). THE APPLICATION OF METACOGNITIVE STRATEGIES IN READING COMPREHENSION: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MODERN EDUCATION (IJMOE), 8(30), 340–360. https://doi.org/10.35631/IJMOE.830023