Further investigations into student learning strategies (original) (raw)

This paper presents a continuation of previous research into the use of learning strategies in class (Hellman, 2007), which examined student use of metacognitive strategies. Analysis of the data gathered indicated the value of strategy use in this context, but it was noted that further investigation was needed to test the effectiveness of instruction in strategy use. It was also suggested that a ‘strategic approach’ would resolve some of the problems that have appeared in research into learning strategies. The present study seeks to build on these findings and compare the performance of those students who were instructed in strategy use, and those who were not.