La metacognición como herramienta para mejorar la comprensión de los aspectos generales de la obra “A la costa” Metacognition as a tool to improve understanding of general aspects of the work “A la costa”

Abstract

Luis Alberto Martínez's work A la Costa is a fundamental reference in Ecuadorian literature, and its analysis from a metacognitive perspective allows us to understand the social, political and economic issues reflected in it. This study aimed to analyze the work A la Costa by Luis Alberto Martínez through a metacognitive perspective, to understand the social, political and economic issues reflected in the novel, and to evaluate the impact of metacognition on the reading comprehension of high school students. The research employed a mixed approach with descriptive-correlational scope and cross-sectional non-experimental design, using descriptive statistics for data analysis. Analytical-synthetic, inductive-deductive, and historical-logical methods were implemented through standardized tests, surveys, and interviews with high school students. The results show that students have a basic knowledge of metacognitive concepts, although some lack understanding of their theoretical foundations. It was observed that they understand the social and political themes of the novel but require a clearer metacognitive approach to interpret them in their entirety. Metacognition is crucial for the understanding of complex literary texts such as A la Costa, although gaps persist in theoretical knowledge and the implementation of metacognitive strategies. It is essential to integrate these approaches into the educational process to improve critical understanding of texts. In conclusion, metacognitive analysis allows students to develop a critical reflection on the social, political, and economic themes present in the novel.