TURİZM FAKÜLTESİ ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN YABANCI DİL ÖĞRENİMİ BAĞLAMINDA ÜST BİLİŞSEL ÖĞRENME STRATEJİLERİNİN BAZI DEĞİŞKENLERE GÖRE BELİRLENMESİ

The aim of this study is to determine the metacognitive learning strategies of the students of the Faculty of Tourism in the context of foreign language learning. The research population consists of students studying in tourism faculties in Turkey, while the sample consists of students studying in one of the most prestigious tourism faculties in Turkey. According to the results of the study, it was found that female participants used metacognitive learning strategies more effectively than male participants when learning a foreign language. Looking at the results in more detail, it shows that female participants start language learning in a more planned manner than male participants, they are more careful in their choice of materials, they use their time more efficiently by carrying out needs assessments, they plan their work environment and time, and achieve the highest efficiency and they ask themselves more questions related to the subjects they study. It turned out that the students try to develop a more positive attitude towards the subjects they study, to push themselves more and to motivate themselves more. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]