ERIC Number: EJ732144
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006-Feb
Pages: 15
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Using Self-Regulation as a Framework for Implementing Strategy Instruction to Foster Reading Comprehension
Souvignier, Elmar; Mokhlesgerami, Judith
Learning and Instruction, v16 n1 p57-71 Feb 2006
Research on the implementation of reading strategies suggests that self-regulated learning might be a powerful framework to optimize effects on reading comprehension. Models of self-regulation emphasize that the teaching of strategy knowledge (Strat) has to be complemented by offering skills of cognitive (CSR) and motivational (MSR) aspects of self-regulation. In order to investigate whether all aspects of this model have to be carried out under regular classroom conditions, three different strategy programs (Strat+CSR+MSR vs. Strat+CSR vs. Strat) and a control condition were compared. Within a pre-, post-, and retention-test design with 20 classes, comprising of 593 fifth-graders (11 years), development of strategy knowledge, reading comprehension, school-related self-efficacy, and motivational orientation towards learning goals were assessed. While all strategy-oriented programs proved to enhance reading competence, understanding of reading strategies and competence for application of reading strategies, gains in self-efficacy did not differ from the control condition. As regards the retention test, the program that covered all aspects of strategy instruction (MSR+Strat+CSR) showed strongest effects as predicted by self-regulation theory. .
Descriptors: Learning Strategies, Reading Comprehension, Reading Strategies, Program Implementation, Grade 5, Self Control, Reading Ability, Student Motivation, Thinking Skills, Self Efficacy, Foreign Countries, Program Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 5
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Germany
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