Self Regulated Learning and Cognitive Styles of School Students - A Study

Dr. Alaka Das

Abstract: of the Study -Self regulated learning is a constructive self directed style of learning in which self generated thoughts, feelings and actions are systematically oriented towards attainment of students own goals. Students use various cognitive and metacognitive strategies to control and regulate their own learning. Since learning is primarily a cognitive activity, cognitive learning style may influence the learning process of the learner. In this study an attempt has been made to know the relation between cognitive styles and self regulated learning of school students of higher secondary level.200 Higher Secondary School students of Rural Kamrup had been selected and the data were collected through Self Regulated Learning Scale by Kadhiravan and Personal Style Inventory by Taggart and Taggart. Result of the study revealed significant relationship between Self regulated learning and cognitive styles of Higher secondary school Students.

Keywords: Self Regulated Learning, Cognitive Styles