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Effect of self-regulated learning training on foundation bioscience students
ACSME 2021 Proceedings: Sustainable transformation of science education, pp.22-22
Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education (Online, 29/09/2021–01/10/2021)
25/09/2025
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: The study of biosciences has been an area of particular difficulty for students studying Nursing and Allied Health programs. Achievement within biosciences subjects can often be a stumbling block to advancement within their chosen degree (McVicar, Andrew & Kemble, 2015). Here we investigate whether it is possible to assist and support these students by incorporating self-regulated learning (SRL) skills training within foundation bioscience subjects.
DESCRIPTION OF INTERVENTION: Training in cognitive and metacognitive SRL skills were embedded in the weekly content of afoundation bioscience subject. The subject forms part of an enabling program, which provides a pathway for students to nursing and allied health degrees. The aim was to improve students’ selfregulated learning strategy use.
DESIGN AND METHODS: The study was a pre/post design using the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ) and achievement as measures. Sampling was undertaken at the start and end of Semester 2, 2019. Students were also invited to participate in post-intervention semi-structured interviews.
RESULTS: Of the 15 subscales measured by the MSLQ, only critical thinking showed a significant increase in the post-survey.
CONCLUSIONS: It was hoped that the intervention would produce improvements in self-efficacy and the development of a repertoire of learning strategies. However, this was not detected by the MSLQ.
Details
- Title
- Effect of self-regulated learning training on foundation bioscience students
- Creators
- Vicki Dunk - James Cook UniversityPam Megaw - James Cook UniversityTanya Doyle - James Cook UniversityHelen Boon - James Cook University
- Publication Details
- ACSME 2021 Proceedings: Sustainable transformation of science education, pp.22-22
- Conference
- Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education (Online, 29/09/2021–01/10/2021)
- Publisher
- Australian Council of Deans of Science
- Identifiers
- 991013343890802368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Education
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Conference proceeding