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Promoting Self-Regulated Learning in Content Courses. Charlotte Skinner, Robin Lightner, Gene Kramer, & Jenni Marshall. Pillars of Transfer. Content Context Learner. Alexander & Murphy, 1999. Self-Regulated Learning. Self-Regulated Learning. Important Learner Characteristic
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Promoting Self-Regulated Learning in Content Courses Charlotte Skinner, Robin Lightner, Gene Kramer, & Jenni Marshall
Pillars of Transfer Content Context Learner Alexander & Murphy, 1999
Self-Regulated Learning Important Learner Characteristic Includes Metacognition Is the skill Learned versus Developed Involving students and supporting their own self-regulation
Self-Regulated Learning Identify Problem Examine past experiences Brainstorm solutions Set short and long-term goals Monitor Adjust Evaluate Hudesman et al., 2006; Zimmerman, 2006
How is SRL useful?Faculty Problem Solving A framework for classroom problem solving for SoTL
Improving Student SRL 2.Present the model explicitly Go through a nonacademic example Go through an academic example Talk about your own changes to the course Help students brainstorm Provide structure for monitoring
Improving SRL 3. Activity: Describe a task that was at first very difficult, but then you were able to master. Point out effort and strategy choice Allows students to relate to classmates with expertise.
Improving SRL 4. Syllabus ratings Exam 1 Points possible: 100 Points predicted: Points earned: Do differently next time: Reaction Paper 1 Points possible: 50 Points predicted: Points earned: Do differently next time:
Improving SRL 5. Monitoring practice Self-rating on each assignment or on course goals. Reflection afterwards in journal or syllabus. 6. Assignment revisions Test revisions for partial credit emphasize mastery over performance motives. For MC, ask students to provide the question’s concept, a definition, and a new example.
Improving SRL 7. Readiness ratings: Physical 1-10 Emotional 1-10 Cognitive 1- 10 8. Courses in a sequence—PRETEST or attitude survey/questionnaire
Improving SRL 9. Reflective writings Process focused Letters to future students in the course 10. Muddiest point (lecture break)
Improving SRL 11. Concept Maps
Improving SRL 12. Dealing with new vocabulary Similar to: Book definition: Dissimilar to: Personalmeaning:
Improving SRL 13. Mnemonics practice --acrostics --rhymes --songs --images
Improving SRL 13. Differentiating “errors” from “mistakes”
Improving SRL: In summary • From knowledge transmission model to students responding to their own behavior • Individualized feedback • Interpretation of errors as a source of learning
References • Gerhardt, M. (2007). Teaching self-management: The design and implementation • of self-management tutorials. Journal of Education for Business,83(1) 11-17. • Hattie, J., Biggs, J. & Purdie, N. (1996). Effects of learning skills interventions on • student learning: A meta-analysis. Review of Educational Research, 66 (2), 99- • 136. • Zimmerman, B. J. (1990). Self-regulated learning and academic achievement: An • overview. Educational Psychologist, 25, 3-17. • Zimmerman, B. J. (2002). Becoming a self-regulated learner: An overview. Theory • into Practice, 41, 64-70.