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Henrik Bellhäuser1, Patrick Liborius2, Bernhard Schmitz3
1Department of Psychology, Faculty 02: Social Sciences, Media, and Sports, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Mainz, Germany.
Frontiers in Psychology
|May 13, 2022
Summary
Web-based training for self-regulated learning (SRL) improved outcomes, especially when enhanced with peer feedback. This scalable approach boosts SRL knowledge and self-efficacy, though it did not impact math test scores.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Online Learning Technologies
- Academic Skill Development
Background:
- Self-regulated learning (SRL) training improves academic performance but faces scalability challenges with human trainers.
- Previous research indicated positive effects of web-based SRL training on self-reported SRL and self-efficacy.
- This study investigated an enhanced web-based SRL training incorporating peer feedback.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of an improved web-based self-regulated learning (SRL) training program.
- To assess the added value of peer feedback groups within the web-based training.
- To examine the impact on SRL knowledge, SRL questionnaire scores, self-efficacy, and mathematics performance.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 136 prospective university students in an online mathematics preparation course.
- Participants were assigned to four conditions: control, learning diary, training + diary, and training + diary + peer feedback.
- Outcome measures included SRL knowledge tests, SRL questionnaires, self-efficacy scales, log data, and a mathematics test.
Main Results:
- The web-based training, particularly with peer feedback, significantly improved SRL knowledge, SRL questionnaire scores, and self-efficacy.
- Objective time-investment data also showed positive effects with the combined training and peer feedback approach.
- The learning diary component did not yield significant positive effects, and the mathematics test performance remained unaffected.
Conclusions:
- Web-based training is an effective, scalable method for enhancing self-regulated learning (SRL) skills.
- Peer feedback groups represent a valuable and cost-effective supplement to web-based SRL training.
- Future interventions can leverage these findings to optimize online learning support for students.
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