Document Type
Conference Item
Publication Date
1-1-2017
Abstract
Many medical schools are adopting strategies and pedagogies to help students develop a self-regulated learning ability which is a key aspect of lifelong learning. Self regulation is defined as "self-generated thoughts, feelings, and actions that are planned and cyclically adapted to the attainment of personal goals" (Zimmerman, 2000). This will enable the students to take responsibility for, direct and regulate their own learning to achieve their learning goals (Chen & Schwartz, 2014). The three important characteristics of self-regulated learners are goal-directed behavior, use of specific strategies to attain goals, and the adaptation and modification to one's behaviours or strategies to optimize learning (Sandars & Cleary, 2011). This involves iterative cycles of forethought, performance and self-reflection (Chen & Schwartz, 2014).
Keywords
Pre-clinical medical students, self regulation, learning, medical schools, Faculty of Medicine
Divisions
fac_med
Event Title
Learning Innovation and Teaching Enhancement Research Conference (UM-LiTeR) 2017
Event Location
Pullman Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Bangsar
Event Dates
15-16 March 2017
Event Type
conference
Additional Information
Conference paper