Theory Name: Self-Regulated Learning

Authors: Lyn Corno, Judi Randi

Associate Learning Theory
Cognitive Learning Theory

Model Description
Strategic, personal management of school work can be promoted through explicit teaching.

Specification of Theory
(a) Goals and preconditions
- To develop teachers potential as innovators, problem solving and experiential learners.
- The importance of self regulation and adequate time are necessary.

(b) Principles
- Self regulated learning supports improved content area competence.
- Research can and should be linked with practice. A researcher and teacher should work together.

(c) Condition of learning
- Supporting student pursuit of learning goals.
- Contextualized professional development that focuses on inquiry and invention.
- Learning skills and knowledge in a real world context. The theory defines 10 principles of effective professional development.

(d) Required media
- none

(e) Role of facilitator
- To develop their own models of self regulation to teach to students.
- Provide a framework for the students to work within the instructional module. Serve as a coach for students in need of assistance.

(f) Instructional strategies
- Provide explicit instruction in planning self-monitoring and resource management.
- Differentiate instruction for students of varying ability. Scaffold learning for student having difficulty.
- Demonstrate Self Regulated learning in multiple contexts.

(g) Assessment method
- Focus grading of student work on the qualitative aspects of student work.
- Encourage students to set criteria and select assignments.
- Final assessment should deal with the students real world situations

Formative Research & Application
(a) Tested context: Researcher working with a practicing teacher.
(b) Research method: Qualitative collaborative innovation.
(c) Research description: The researcher and teacher work as a team and devlop best practice instructional strategies within the classroom context. The researcher serves as a coach to the teacher in many respects.
(d) Resources