The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of self-regualted learning environments on achievement and motivation in problem- solving. This study also attempted to identify interactive relationship between self-regulated learning environments ...
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of self-regualted learning environments on achievement and motivation in problem- solving. This study also attempted to identify interactive relationship between self-regulated learning environments and students`` differing perceptions of personal control on achievement in posttest and motivational outcome of confidence. The first independent variable manipulated in this study was the self-regulated learning environment as a treatment variable with two levels: (1) presence of embedded self-regulatory components and (2) absence of embedded self-regulatory components. The second independent variable self-reported was students`` levels of perception of control which were ranked into high and low. Dependent variables were achievement on a posttest and confidence score. The result of the study revealed that students with embedded SRLE not only performed better on the posttest, but also expressed more confidence than those with non- SRLE. The result also indicated that the effect of SRLE on achievement were greater among students with low perceived control(LPC) than among those with high perceived control(HPC). That is, LPC students were benefited more from SRLE than LPC students. The study findings strongly support that students`` learning and motivation should be promoted through self-regulated learning components in which the design principles and strategies to promote students`` self- regulated learning are embedded. The study finding suggest that instruction should be appropriately developed by embedding effective design strategies supporting students`` self-regulation. Thus, major conclusion drawn from the results and discussion of the study was that learning environments promoting students`` learning of self-regulation and perceived control could lead to enhanced motivation as well as superior academic achievement.