Student Self-Regulated Learning Strategies in Online Courses at a Minority-Serving Institution

• In Event: Exploring Self-Determination in Online Learning

Abstract

The study examined student utilization and application of learning strategies in college level online courses in the context of a Minority Serving Institution (MSI). The overarching purpose of this project was to delve into important student factors across learning strategies under this instructional format. There were few observed differences across these factors, with the largest significant differences contributing to no more than four percent of the accounted for variance. These findings indicate that regardless of gender, generational level, or level of online experience, students are employing, for the most part, similar use of these strategies for learning with special emphasis on the prevalent use of critical thinking. Thus, this study provides a series of recommendations for future practice and research.

Authors

• Ricardo Acevedo, University of Detroit Mercy

• Arturo Olivarez, The University of Texas - El Paso

• William Haviland Robertson, The University of Texas - El Paso

• Beth Brunk-Chavez, University of Texas at El Paso