This study investigated the effects of remedial feedback in paragraph writing utilizing a self-regulatory cycle to improve self-regulated learning ability and English writing abiliy of Japanese university students. Concerning self-regulated learning ability, which has four categories, there were significant differences in Self-Efficacy (t=4.16, p<.01), Use of Metacognitive Strategies (t=6.40, p<.01), and Anxiety (t=2.21, p<.05), while there was no statistically significant difference in Intrinsic Value. In view of the students' evaluation, Expression, Structure, Content, and Grammar and Vocabulary, there were statistically significant differences in all categories. Moreover, significant differences were found in the investigation of the number of words used, sentences used, and t-units. In addition, a lot of protocol data showed the effects of this study as well. From these analyses it could be said that students were able to acquire self-regulated learning ability and to improve their English writing ability through remedial feedback utilizing a self-regulatory cycle.
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