Self-Regulation in Learning

Self-regulation or regulating itself automatically is very important in learning. According to Zimmerman (2000), it is the systematic efforts to direct the learner’s thoughts, feelings, and actions, towards the attainment of the goals.

After reading and learning about Self-regulation, I understood that setting up the right goal is important about self-regulation. Effective goal can be setup by setting up long-term goal; break them to short-term sub-goals. It is very important to determine the critical sub-goals to attain my long-term goals.

Once I planned and set my goal, I need to commit to attain that. I need to manage my learning and the environmental conditions surrounding me.

I am responsible for monitoring the progress of my goal. According to Schunk and Zimmerman (1994), monitoring progress towards goal attainment is a critical component of self-regulation.

I will analyze my personal styles of learning and compare them to others. This will increase my awareness of different ways of learning.

I need to find ways or help to overcome the difficulties I may face. If I cannot attain a particular goal, I need to re-evaluate and re-adjust the goal to fit my capabilities. If I am able to attain the goal, I can set a new goal.

It is really a good lesson I learned today about self-regulation in learning.


Reference: Driscoll, M (2005). Psychology of Learning For Instruction. Boston, MA: Pearson Education Inc.