2021
DOI: 10.1007/s42321-021-00076-4
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One Size Does Not Fit All: Individuality and Perceptions of Improvement and Satisfaction Among TE Students

Abstract: Academic self-regulation is a key factor for motivation and learning achievement. Yet with the large range of individual factors, this is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. This study of L2 Technical English students at two German universities explored learners’ expectations and motivations, in particular regarding self-regulation and self-efficacy via the individual’s time investment in self-led study. In an initial survey, learners (N=1646) reported on their English skill levels and anticipated learning ha… Show more

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“…Those findings can help to answer the question why some students are not always satisfied with their own capacity for self-regulation despite recognizing the nexus between regulating themselves and improved academic results (Koenig and Guertler, 2021). In addition, the findings can complement the analysis conducted by of failure in SRB, which focused mainly on personal factors (such as goal selection, self-monitoring, manifestation of inappropriate behaviors and stress/fatigue).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 82%
“…Those findings can help to answer the question why some students are not always satisfied with their own capacity for self-regulation despite recognizing the nexus between regulating themselves and improved academic results (Koenig and Guertler, 2021). In addition, the findings can complement the analysis conducted by of failure in SRB, which focused mainly on personal factors (such as goal selection, self-monitoring, manifestation of inappropriate behaviors and stress/fatigue).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 82%
“…Those findings can help to answer the question why some students are not always satisfied with their own capacity for self-regulation despite recognizing the nexus between regulating themselves and improved academic results ( Koenig and Guertler, 2021 ). In addition, the findings can complement the analysis conducted by Baumeister and Heatherton (1996) of failure in SRB, which focused mainly on personal factors (such as goal selection, self-monitoring, manifestation of inappropriate behaviors and stress/fatigue).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The cycle repeats itself and is reflected upon in preparation for the next task. The process is not one‐size‐fits‐all; it should be tailored for individual students to complete specific tasks (Koenig, Guertler, 2021).…”
Section: Student‐centered Approaches To Instructionmentioning
confidence: 99%