Abstract

This article describes the results of an analysis of "learning logs" written by EFL learners based on the concept of self-regulated learning. In the concept of self- regulated learning, learning consists of three phases: the forethought phase, the performance phase, and the self-reflection phase. A total of 106 first and second-year college students, divided into two groups according to their English proficiency levels, kept learning logs for reflection and monitoring of their learning for 4 months. The collected data were analyzed with KH Coder, a text-mining software developed by Higuchi (2001-12). The results show that the students at the beginning level have difficulty in monitoring their own problems in learning. The results also show that students at both the beginning and intermediate levels have difficulty in pursuing the aims set by themselves.