TEACHING SELF-REGULATED LEARNING STRATEGIES ON EFL STUDENTS IN MOOCS: A CASE STUDY IN VIETNAM

Year 2025, Volume: 26 Issue: 1, 101 - 121, 01.01.2025

Cao Tuong Dinh , Hoang-yen Phuong

https://doi.org/10.17718/tojde.1440472

Abstract

Self-regulated learning (SRL) has been extensively explored in psychological research, particularly for its influential role in online education systems. Despite its importance, little is understood about how SRLfocused training impacts students’ academic experiences. This study seeks to address this gap by examining SRL interventions within Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Using a quasi-experimental design, the research involves both control and experimental groups. SRL strategy questionnaires and learner selfevaluations for speaking skills were administered before and after the training. Learning diaries were used to analyze students’ application of SRL strategies in the MOOC environment, and pre- and post-tests measured the intervention’s impact on speaking proficiency. Additionally, descriptive statistical analysis was conducted on the questionnaire results, complemented by thematic analysis of students’ reflective journals. The findings revealed a strong positive correlation between EFL students’ SRL strategy usage and their speaking course outcomes. Reflective journal analysis indicated that students tailored SRL strategies to their learning processes within MOOC contexts. The study provides practical insights for incorporating SRL training into MOOC-based learning and offers a theoretical foundation for promoting SRL across diverse educational systems.

Keywords

Teaching self-regulated learning strategies, synchronous online learning, MOOCs, higher education, Vietnam

Ethical Statement

The study was conducted with the approval of the Research Ethics Committee of the university and the ethical clearance of the Dean of the Faculty where I conducted the research. Consent forms were confirmed by the participants as well.

Supporting Institution

FPT university

Thanks

We would like to express our cordial thanks to our colleagues and all of the participants for their help. Without them, it is just impossible to make this study complete.

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