Student Self-Regulated Learning in Physics at a Higher Education Institute
Nur Izzaty Abdul Rahim1, Maizatul Nadwa Che Aziz2, Fatin Aliah Phang3, Nor Farahwahidah Abd Rahman4, Jaysuman Pusppanathan5
1Nur Izzaty Abdul Rahim, Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia.
2Maizatul Nadwa Che Aziz, Faculty of Biosciences and Medical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia.
3Fatin Aliah Phang, Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia and Centre for Engineering Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia.
4Nor Farahwahidah Abd Rahman, Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia.
5Jaysuman Pusppanathan, Faculty of Biosciences and Medical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia.
Manuscript received on 10 May 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 19 May 2019 | Manuscript Published on 23 May 2019 | PP: 1620-1623 | Volume-7 Issue-6S5 April 2019 | Retrieval Number: F12870476S519/2019©BEIESP
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Abstract: This study aims to identify the level of self-regulated learning between high achieving and low achieving students in physics at a local university in Malaysia. This study involved the first and second year students of pure physics with a total of 70 students. The instrument used is the Self-Regulatory Strategy Inventory (SRSI). The student’s self-regulatory learning level was assessed based on self-regulated learning theory (SRL) with three constructs: management of learning and behavioral environment, acquiring and learning information, and controlling inappropriate behavior. In general, high achieving students show high mean scores in the SRSI but the difference is not significant. Nevertheless, self-regulated learning plays an important role for students in learning and achievement of physics.
Keywords: Physics Education, Self-Regulated Learning, Academic Achievement.
Scope of the Article: Smart Learning and Innovative Education Systems