MA in Human Development, Learning, and Culture - Self-Regulated Learning in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia

In North America, self-regulated learning is increasingly linked to essential 21st-century skills that educational institutions must cultivate to ensure student success from elementary school through adulthood. Self-regulation plays a vital role as it involves learners' adaptive participation in activities within specific contexts (such as students effectively managing academic tasks in school). Theoretical frameworks of self-regulation explain how metacognition (including self-awareness as a learner), motivation/emotions, and strategic behaviors work together to facilitate successful learning. Studies indicate these models offer educators a robust foundation for analyzing student learning challenges and achievements, while also guiding the development of teaching approaches that nurture students' growth as confident, strategic learners.

Our HDLC M.A. program now features a Self-Regulated Learning concentration for those interested in exploring the theories, research, and practical applications in this field. This specialization is available within the HDLC Master's programs or as an additional focus area for graduate students from other UBC disciplines (such as Psychology, Health Professions Education, or Science).