Developing Low-Achieving Medical Students’ Self-Regulated Learning Using a Combined Learning Diary and Explicit Training Intervention

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Zarei Hajiabadi Z¹ ; Gandomkar R^{1, 2} ; Sohrabpour AA³ ; Sandars J⁴

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1. Department of Medical Education, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2. Health Professions Education Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3. Liver and Pancreatobiliary Diseases Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
4. Edge Hill University Medical School, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, United Kingdom

Source: Medical Teacher Published:2023

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Introduction: The development of self-regulated learning (SRL) is an essential educational component of remediation for low-achieving students. The aim of this study was to design, implement, and evaluate a longitudinal SRL intervention combining both a structured learning diary and explicit SRL training in a cohort of low-achieving undergraduate medical students. Materials and methods: A mixed methods quasi-experimental study was conducted, with a pretest–posttest study in the intervention group and comparison of the GPA and course grade of the intervention group with a historical comparison group. A questionnaire and focus group explored the participants’ perceptions about the intervention. Results: The SRL scores (total and rehearsal, organization, critical thinking, metacognitive regulation, time management and environment management) and course grade of participants were significantly improved in the intervention group. The course grade of participants was significantly higher than the comparison group but the GPA was not significantly different. Overall, the participants were positive about the intervention. Conclusions: This study was the first in medical education to evaluate the effectiveness and user acceptability of an SRL intervention that combined a structured learning diary and explicit SRL training in low-achieving medical students. Further research is recommended in different contexts and with larger number of students. © 2022 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.

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MLA	Zarei Hajiabadi Z, et al.. "Developing Low-Achieving Medical Students’ Self-Regulated Learning Using a Combined Learning Diary and Explicit Training Intervention." Medical Teacher, vol. 45, no. 5, 2023, pp. 475-484.
APA	Zarei Hajiabadi Z, Gandomkar R, Sohrabpour AA, Sandars J (2023). Developing Low-Achieving Medical Students’ Self-Regulated Learning Using a Combined Learning Diary and Explicit Training Intervention. Medical Teacher, 45(5), 475-484.
Chicago	Zarei Hajiabadi Z, Gandomkar R, Sohrabpour AA, Sandars J. "Developing Low-Achieving Medical Students’ Self-Regulated Learning Using a Combined Learning Diary and Explicit Training Intervention." Medical Teacher 45, no. 5 (2023): 475-484.
Harvard	Zarei Hajiabadi Z et al. (2023) 'Developing Low-Achieving Medical Students’ Self-Regulated Learning Using a Combined Learning Diary and Explicit Training Intervention', Medical Teacher, 45(5), pp. 475-484.
Vancouver	Zarei Hajiabadi Z, Gandomkar R, Sohrabpour AA, Sandars J. Developing Low-Achieving Medical Students’ Self-Regulated Learning Using a Combined Learning Diary and Explicit Training Intervention. Medical Teacher. 2023;45(5):475-484.
BibTex	@article{ author = {Zarei Hajiabadi Z and Gandomkar R and Sohrabpour AA and Sandars J}, title = {Developing Low-Achieving Medical Students’ Self-Regulated Learning Using a Combined Learning Diary and Explicit Training Intervention}, journal = {Medical Teacher}, volume = {45}, number = {5}, pages = {475-484}, year = {2023} }
RIS	TY - JOUR AU - Zarei Hajiabadi Z AU - Gandomkar R AU - Sohrabpour AA AU - Sandars J TI - Developing Low-Achieving Medical Students’ Self-Regulated Learning Using a Combined Learning Diary and Explicit Training Intervention JO - Medical Teacher VL - 45 IS - 5 SP - 475 EP - 484 PY - 2023 ER -

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