Self-regulated learning using multimedia programs in dentistry postgraduate students: A multimethod approach

• Main Authors: Miguel Lloret, Estela Aguilar, Alejandro Lloret
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Kura Publishing 2009-10-01
• Series: International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education
• Subjects: self-regulated learning; multimedia; multi-method design; metacognition; postdegree students
• Online Access: https://iejee.com/index.php/IEJEE/article/view/260

The purpose of this study was to study the effect of a multimedia computing program on the production of activities and self-regulated learning processes in 18 students of the Dentistry postdegree (Celaya, Mexico). A multi-method design (quasi-experimental, pretest-post-test and qualitative: Think aloud protocol) was used. Self-regulated activities were identified with the MSLQ questionnaire. Results of the MSLQ pretest/post-test questionnaire didn't show an intervention effect. In contrast, the qualitative methodology allowed the registration of a high frequency of self-regulated dimensions on the metacognitive area, on the making of inferences (cognitive area), and on the planning time and effort (behavioural area). Our data revealed the usefulness of a qualitative methodology for the understanding of the complex nature of the self-regulatory processes on learning environments based on computers.