Self-regulated learning: a literature review

This review explores the concept of self-regulation, which includes the ability to concentrate, become involved in group activities, restrain disruptive and impulsive behaviour, and work autonomously, and its impact on learning and attainment. It also considers the recent high levels of interest in self-regulation, and provides a policy and educational context. The focus is on children aged 5-16. The literature shows that self-regulation skills have important benefits for the learning and attainment of children and young people: there is a positive overall relationship between self-regulation ... Show more

Authors: Duckworth, Kathryn; Akerman, Rodie; MacGregor, Alice; Salter, Emma ... [+] Show more

Corporate authors: Centre for Research on the Wider Benefits of Learning (Great Britain)

Published: London, England, Centre for Research on the Wider Benefits of Learning, 2009

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Physical description: x, 82 p.

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