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Planning of Metacognitive Strategy-Based Natural Sciences Learning in Elementary Schools
Abstract
The present study aimed to explore the antecedent planning of metacognitive strategy-based natural sciences learning in elementary schools in Gorontalo City. It employed an evaluative descriptive approach and the Stake's Countenance evaluation model. The research subjects were the teachers of the selected elementary schools. Further, the data was collected through observation, study documentation, and interviews. Meanwhile, the data analysis technique in this study was carried out in a qualitative descriptive manner. The qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis by comparing data at one stage of the Countenance Stake model. The study found that the metacognitive strategy-based lesson plan arrived at the "adequate" category (68.90%).