Learning strategies and related motivational factors

Abstract

The study about self-regulated learning from a socio-cognitive perspective has integrated cognitive, metacognitive, affective and motivational aspects. Learning strategy has been one of the most investigated constructs in this area, because its use by students is considered a relevant indicative of the self-regulation level. It has been noted that although many students know different strategies, they do not relate to use them frequently. Therefore, it is assumed that this activity requires effort and is markedly affected by students’ motivation. For that reason, this article aims to discuss the rela­tion between learning strategies and some motivational variables that have been systematically related to this construct: self-efficacy, achievement goals and task-value.

Keywords: learning strategies; achievement motivation; motivational beliefs; self-efficacy; task-value.