Self-Regulated Learning and Problem-Solving Strategies Used by Students in Online Universities

Abstract

In this study, we conducted a survey to clarify how students in an online university use self-regulated learning and problem-solving strategies. The results of this survey revealed the following: (1) Students’ problem-solving strategies involved “asking my schoolmates,” “asking my coaches,” “omitting problems,” and “solving by myself.” (2) Students who belong to seminars and have friendly schoolmates to consult solved their academic problems by seeking help from both their coaches and their schoolmates. Whereas students who belong to seminars and have no friendly schoolmates to consult do not tend to seek help even when they come up against problems. (3) Students who have schoolmates to consult use more self-regulated learning and problem-solving strategies. The findings confirm that for continuous learning of students in online universities, it is very important to students to interact with mentors and schoolmates from the aspect of using self-regulated learning strategies.