ERIC Number: EJ683662
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Jan-1
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Self-Regulated Learning in Web-Based Environments: Instructional Tools Designed to Facilitate Cognitive Strategy Use, Metacognitive Processing, and Motivational Beliefs
Kauffman, Douglas F.
Journal of Educational Computing Research, v30 n1 p139-161 Jan 2004
This study investigated strategies teachers can use to improve students' use of self-regulated learning strategies in a Web-based setting. SRL is defined as a learner's intentional efforts to manage and direct complex learning activities and is composed of three primary components including cognitive strategy use, metacognitive processing, and motivational beliefs. These three components are defined relative to note-taking methods (cognitive component), self-monitoring prompts (metacognitive component), and self-efficacy buildng feedback (motivation component). One hundred nineteen students were assigned randomly to one cell in a 2x2x2 design. Students took notes in a matrix or a free form method from a Web site about educational measurement and either received or did not receive self-monitoring prompts and self-efficacy building feedback. Results indicated note-taking method had the strongest influence on both the amount of information gathered and achievement. Additionally, both academic self-efficacy building feedback and self-monitoring prompts demonstrated modest effects on achievement. Results are discussed relative to SRL theory, classroom application, and Web-based instructional design.
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Web Based Instruction, Internet, Self Efficacy, Instructional Design, Feedback, Learning Strategies, Metacognition, Self Management, Student Motivation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Numerical/Quantitative Data; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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