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Purpose of Engagement in Academic Self-Regulation
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Lichtinger, Einat; Kaplan, Avi – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2011
"Academic self-regulation" refers to the self-generated, reflective, and strategic engagement in academic tasks (Zimmerman, 2000). Self-regulation is crucial for academic success, particularly in higher education, where students are required to take increased responsibility for their learning and where the diversity of courses and activities may…
Descriptors: College Students, Metacognition, Learning Strategies, Academic Achievement
Approaches to Studying and Perceptions of the Learning Environment Across Disciplines.
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Entwistle, Noel; Tait, Hilary – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1995
Drawing on a number of studies of college student learning, this review concludes that students in different disciplines develop characteristic ways of learning based on their perceptions of what is required in their academic work. Within a discipline, effective learning involves an interplay between the characteristics of the student and the…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, College Students, Comparative Analysis
Using Practice Tests on a Regular Basis to Improve Student Learning
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Snooks, Margaret K. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2004
Daily practice tests over assigned reading followed immediately by class discussion can improve learning and grades.
Descriptors: Discussion, Student Motivation, Performance Based Assessment, Drills (Practice)
Learning to Develop the Relationship between Research and Teaching at an Institutional Level
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Brew, Angela – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2006
When implementing institutional strategies to bring research and teaching together, learning occurs. A research-intensive university in Australia put in place institutional strategies to strengthen the relationship between research and teaching.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Theory Practice Relationship, Research and Development, Research Utilization
Understanding Self-Regulated Learning.
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Pintrich, Paul R. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1995
Self-regulated learning is an important component of learning for college students. Students must have greater awareness of their own behavior, motivation, and cognition and of positive motivational beliefs, and must practice self-regulated learning strategies. Faculty can model self-regulated learning and provide appropriate classroom tasks. (MSE)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, College Faculty
Using Classroom Assessment To Change Both Teaching and Learning.
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Steadman, Mimi – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1998
Summarizes results of a study on implementation and impact of classroom assessment techniques (CATs) in community colleges, examining how classroom assessment has been applied by teachers, documenting changes in teaching behaviors, and considering costs and benefits. Also examines students' experiences and satisfaction with courses taught using…
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Community Colleges