Self-regulated learning involves engaging in metacognition - thinking about thinking. Self-regulated learners monitor their learning, checking in on how well they understand. Then, they self-regulate their learning by engaging in effective study strategies to work on the areas where they are struggling.
Field Guide Alignment:
Cognitive Science and Advanced Reasoning, Principle 7
Writing, Principle 7 (See the Writing Strategies and SRSD Toolkit)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Self-regulation cycle
Developed by ID 4 the Web
VIDEOS
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Video for teaching students about metacognition
Developed by Matthias Cheung

Animated film on teaching metacognition
Developed by Smithsonian SEC

Steps for becoming a self-regulated learner
Developed by Lorraine Edwards

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
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General recommendations for students
Developed by SAGE 2YC

Recommendations for teaching self-regulation
Developed by All Kinds of Minds®

Metacognition: Wrappers
Exercises for before and after an assignment
Developed by Yavapai College Institutes

Metacognitive thinking activity for science
Developed by Erin E. Peters, NAGT