Self-regulated learning and academic achievement

Abstract

An intervention to encourage self-regulated learning in secondary school students is described. The sample is made up of 120 students. The lowest means are for metacognitive self-regulation, effort regulation, study time and environment management, and knowledge development and critical thinking as deep-learning strategies. These variables, particularly effort regulation, correlate significantly and positively with academic achievement. The results are interpreted in relation to learning styles and the type of assessment used by teachers. Instructional suggestions are made linking self-regulated learning with integral education criteria.