The term self-regulated can be used to describe learning that is guided by meta-cognition (thinking about one's thinking), strategic action (planning, monitoring, and evaluating personal progress against a standard), and motivation to learn (Butler & Winne, 1995; Winne & Perry, 2000; Perry, Phillips, & Hutchinson, 2006; Zimmerman, 1990; Boekaerts & Corno, 2005). In particular, self-regulated learners are cognizant of their academic strengths and weaknesses, and they have a repertoire of strategies they appropriately apply to tackle the day-to-day challenges of academic tasks (Wikipedia).
To me, being self-regulated first requires the understanding of subjects, self strengths and weaknesses. Accordingly, develop appropriate strategies to achieve goals. Being able to manage and regulate yourself is the preliminary of managing and regulating others. Communication is the bridge of collaborative management and regulation. There is a Chinese saying, the water that bears the boat is the same that swallows it up which depicts the role of communication in group projects. Only efficient and effective communication will give the teamwork rise to success.
Julia,
ReplyDeleteI agree that self-regulation is the key to success in not only educational goals but in life goals as well. I really like the Chinese saying and it is very true depiction of the dynamics of a group project. I have been involved in successful and not so successful group projects and communication is the key, without it the project falls apart quickly.