Theory & Research
Resource: Secondary Students’ Self-Regulated Engagement in Reading – Deborah L. Butler, Sylvie C. Cartier, Leyton Schnellert, France Gagnon, & Matt Giammarino
Secondary Students’ Self-Regulated Engagement in Reading – Deborah L. Butler, Sylvie C. Cartier, Leyton Schnellert, France Gagnon, & Matt Giammarino In this study, Butler and colleagues examined how self-regulation relates to secondary students’ ability to learn subject content through reading. They found four different profiles of engagement among students that linked with their performance. The […]
Resource: Developmental Psychology and Early Childhood Education – David Whitebread
Developmental Psychology and Early Childhood Education – David Whitebread This book presents current theories and research in developmental psychology as a framework to inform teaching and educational practices for young children. At the core of this book is the idea that young children can become self-regulating learners, which will have an impact on their emotional, […]
Resource: Developing Self-Regulated Learners – Barry J. Zimmerman, Sebastian Bonner, & Robert Kovach
Developing Self-Regulated Learners – Barry J. Zimmerman, Sebastian Bonner, & Robert Kovach This book provides middle and high school teachers with a guide for “motivating and empowering” students through self-regulatory training and development. Zimmerman, Bonner, and Kovach first outline key principles of self-regulated learning (SRL), then present five-week curricula models, part of regular classroom assignments, […]
Resource: Handbook of Self-Regulation – Kathleen D. Vohs & Roy F. Baumeister
Handbook of Self-Regulation – Kathleen D. Vohs & Roy F. Baumeister This handbook provides a comprehensive understanding of self-regulation. In six sections, it covers many different topics ranging from the development of self-regulation to the role it plays in addictions and disorders. Available to purchase through bookstores like Amazon.ca. Reference: Vohs. K. D., & Baumeister, R. […]
Resource: Investigating Teacher Student Interactions that Foster Self-Regulated Learning – Nancy E. Perry, Karen O. VandeKamp, Louise K. Mercer & Carla J. Nordby
Investigating Teacher Student Interactions that Foster Self-Regulated Learning – Nancy E. Perry, Karen O. VandeKamp, Louise K. Mercer & Carla J. Nordby This scientific article identifies barriers and supports for students’ engagement in activities that promote SRL. Through extensive observations within general classroom settings, Dr. Perry identifies how the creation of opportunities for students to […]
Resource: Creating Classroom Contexts that Support Young Children’s Development of Self-Regulated Learning – Nancy E. Perry & Karen O. VandeKamp
Creating Classroom Contexts that Support Young Children’s Development of Self-Regulated Learning – Nancy E. Perry & Karen O. VandeKamp This article details examines the contexts within classrooms that can hep to promote self-regulation among learners. It also describes the experiences of several teachers as they learnt to design classroom activities that promote self-regulation. Reference: Perry, N.E. […]
Resource: Young Children’s Self-Regulated Learning and Contexts that Support It – Nancy E. Perry
Young Children’s Self-Regulated Learning and Contexts that Support It – Nancy E. Perry Perry reports findings from, and implications of her research on the relationship between classroom contexts and SRL in grade 2 and 3 students. Her results indicate that young children show either performance or mastery orientations, and contemplate how to regulate their writing […]
Resource: Individualizing Instruction in Self-Regulated Learning – Deborah L. Butler
Individualizing Instruction in Self-Regulated Learning – Deborah L. Butler This academic article begins with a poignant description of how the development of SRL impacts individual students’ functioning within high school settings. Dr. Butler then provides readers with an overview of SRL theory and description of Strategic Content Learning – a framework for fostering students’ development […]
Resource: The Strategic Content Learning Approach to Promoting Self-Regulated Learning – Deborah L. Butler
The Strategic Content Learning Approach to Promoting Self-Regulated Learning – Deborah L. Butler This article describes Strategic Content Learning (SCL), an approach to supporting self-regulated learning. Conducted among post-secondary students with learning disabilities, the researchers found that tutoring program in the SCL approach helped improve students’ understanding about self-regulation and task performance. Reference: Butler, D. L. […]
Resource: Promoting Strategic Learning by Postsecondary Students with Learning Disabilities – Deborah L. Butler
Promoting Strategic Learning by Postsecondary Students with Learning Disabilities – Deborah L. Butler Butler describes a study focusing in the effectiveness of Strategic Content Learning (SCL), an intervention model aimed at promoting self-regulated and strategic learning. Six adults with learning disabilities attending post-secondary education programs were individually supported to develop a strategic approach to learning. […]
