Metacognitive feelings refer to the awareness and reflection on one's own cognitive processes, such as thinking, learning, and problem-solving. Some tools that can be used to measure metacognitive feelings include:
Self-report measures: Self-report measures involve asking individuals to report on their own metacognitive feelings through surveys or questionnaires. Some examples of self-report measures include the Metacognitive Awareness Inventory (MAI), the Metacognitive Awareness Scale (MAS), and the Metacognitive Awareness and Regulation of Learning (MARL) questionnaire.
Interviews: Interviews involve asking individuals to talk about their metacognitive feelings in more depth. This can be done through structured interviews that use a predetermined set of questions, or through more open-ended conversations.
Think-aloud protocols: Think-aloud protocols involve asking individuals to verbalize their thoughts as they perform a task. This can provide insight into an individual's metacognitive processes and help to identify any areas of difficulty or uncertainty.
Protocol analysis: Protocol analysis involves analyzing written or verbal records of an individual's thoughts and actions during a task. This can provide insight into an individual's metacognitive processes and help to identify any areas of difficulty or uncertainty.
It is important to note that different measurement tools may be more appropriate for different research questions and settings. It is generally recommended to choose a measurement tool that is appropriate for the specific research question and population being studied, and to consider factors such as reliability, validity, and feasibility.