ReguLEER! Empowering Self-Regulated Learners (Ages 15-20)
Welcome!
Welcome to ReguLEER! Are you noticing students who seem passive, unmotivated, or struggle to manage their own learning? You’re not alone. This course explores Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) – crucial for academic success and lifelong learning, especially for the 15-20 age group.
What you’ll learn: Understand SRL, why it’s vital, core components, explicit teaching strategies, creating supportive environments, and practical tools.
The Challenge: Why SRL Matters Now
Many teachers observe students who forget materials, seem unprepared (‘consumer’ attitude), struggle with independence, or rely heavily on instructions.
Research shows motivation can dip, and the pandemic highlighted gaps in independent learning skills. SRL addresses these challenges.
Quick Poll: On a scale of 1-5, how would you rate the average SRL skills of your 15-20 year old students? (1=Very Low, 5=Very High)
Module 1: What Exactly IS Self-Regulated Learning?
Beyond the Buzzword
It’s more than just “working independently.” Based on researchers like Jeltsen Peeters and Barry Zimmerman…
It’s about students being proactive agents in their own learning journey.
The Zimmerman Cycle: A Framework
This cycle shows SRL isn’t linear but a continuous loop involving three key phases:
- Forethought/Planning Phase: Task analysis, goal setting, strategic planning, assessing motivation & self-belief.
- Performance/Execution Phase: Implementing strategies, self-control, self-instruction, monitoring progress, managing environment, seeking help.
- Self-Reflection Phase: Evaluating performance, understanding causes (attribution), reacting adaptively for the future.
Breaking Down the Phases: Examples (Age 15-20)
Forethought Example: A student preparing for a presentation might: set a specific goal (“Deliver a clear 5-minute presentation on topic X”), outline key points (planning), choose visual aid software (strategy), and think (“Okay, I know this topic well, I can do this” – self-efficacy).
Performance Example: While researching an essay, the student: uses specific search terms (strategy), pauses to summarize findings in their own words (monitoring), sets a timer for focused work (time management), and messages a classmate to clarify a specific concept (help-seeking).
Self-Reflection Example: After getting a test back, the student: compares their answers to the marking key (evaluation), thinks (“I lost marks because I didn’t manage my time well on section B” – attribution), and decides (“Next time, I’ll practice timed questions for section B” – adaptive reaction).
Module 1 Quiz
Module 2: The ‘Why’: Benefits of Fostering SRL
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Why invest time? Better grades, motivation, well-being, life skills…
SRL and Motivation
Connects to Self-Determination Theory (Autonomy, Competence, Relatedness)…
SRL and Equity
Crucial for equal opportunities. Explicit teaching levels the playing field…
Reflection Point
Module 3: Digging Deeper: Core SRL Components & Strategies
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Module 4: The ‘How’: Explicitly Teaching SRL
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Module 5: Cultivating the Climate: Environment & Teacher Role
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Module 6: Navigating Challenges: Context, Equity & Transfer
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Module 7: Putting It Into Practice: Tools & Inspiration
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Conclusion & Your Next Steps
Key Takeaways
Recap of the main points…
Thank You & Further Resources
Thank you for completing the course!
Links to resources…