Definition of Self-regulated Learning

Self-regulated learning is a process that is learned as one matures; starting from socially regulated learning, to co regulated learning and finally to self regulated learning as one matures. (Ormrod, 2008)  If we can receive the proper instruction when we are young, we can be better self-regulated learners as we grow older and become responsible for ourselves. Self-regulated learning can be defined as:
 "Self-regulated learning is an active constructive process whereby learners set goals for their
learning and monitor, regulate, and control their cognition, motivation, and behavior,
guided and constrained by their goals and the contextual features of the environment." (Nicol & Macfarlane-Dick, 2006).

Nicol. D., & Macfarlane-Dick, D. (2006). Formation assessment and self-regulated learning: a model of seven principles of good feedback practices. Studies in Higher Education 31(2), pg 199-218. Retrieved from http://tccl.rit.albany.edu/knilt/images/8/8e/Nicol_article.pdf

Ormrod, J.E., (2008). Human learning. (5^th ed) Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall