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Antonio Gutierrez de Blume https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6809-1728
Diana Marcela Montoya Londoño Juan Pablo Henao Mejía https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0141-9491
Karen Sofia Hurtado Vinasco https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1614-7782

Abstract

Objective: Self-regulated learning (SRL) and metacognition are recognized as critical thinking processes essential for effective achievement, problem-solving, and critical thinking, among other aspects. While there is abundant research on these concepts for typical populations, particularly with white ethnic groups from regions such as the United States and Europe, these constructs have not been extensively investigated in other population groups or ethnic minorities. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine how these two phenomena are experienced by the Katanzama indigenous culture in Santa Marta, Colombia. Methodology: To achieve this, a structured interview protocol was developed with questions about how this indigenous group experiences SRL, metacognition, and the act of teaching. Results: Iterative thematic analyses revealed six themes emerging from the interview data: 1) Knowledge of context and cultural relevance in learning; 2) Regulation and adaptation in learning processes; 3) Diversification of teaching strategies; 4) Learning from mistakes; 5) Planning and organization of study; and 6) Self-criticism and pursuit of continuous improvement. Conclusions: The implications for research, theory, and practice are discussed.

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Gutierrez de Blume, A., Montoya Londoño, D. M., Henao Mejía, J. P., & Hurtado Vinasco, K. S. (2025). A Qualitative Exploration of How the Katanzama Indigenous People Experience Self-Regulated Learning and Metacognition. ÁNFORA, 32(58), 171–199. https://doi.org/10.30854/anf.v32.n58.2025.1171

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indigenous population, self-regulated learning, self-learning, metacognition, qualitative research

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