**16. Methods**

The social constructivist learning theory guided this embedded mixed methods research designed study over 8 weeks. This research design includes the collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data within an approach that is primary qualitative that leads an integration of the results and conclusions from these data into a whole that is cohesive [50, 51]. From a population of 150 leaners, 29 learners were purposively sampled for the research who consisted of 14 females and 15 males. Focus groups and document analysis were used to collect the data. The Metacognition Awareness Inventory (MAI) by Scraw and Dennison [22] was adapted for use in this study.
