Self regulated learning

Self-regulated learning is an important systematic strategy that uses a self-monitoring process by which one can modify one’s own strategic approach to studying and learning.   Self-regulated learning is a process that is used by individuals that engage in life long learning in a professional or academic setting. Some of the characteristics of a self-regulated learner are self-efficacy, self-awareness, and resourcefulness (Schloemer & Brenan, 2006).  The goal of self-regulated learning is to modify ones learning style to assure optimal learning of new materials.  This is done through monitoring one’s own strategy to learning.  An individual that uses a self-regulated learning approach will set learning goals based on the competencies presented in the class.  These learning goals to gain specific course competencies should be measurable and specific.  The student reports learning and course activities each week in order to quantify their activities.  This helps the student to look at a tangible representation of study activities in order to make the appropriate adjustments for optimal learning (Schloemer & Brenan, 2006).  Ultimately, self-regulated learning if practiced consistently, will help students to continually improve upon their approach to gaining essential course competencies.