This process involves: identifying problems, setting goals, exploring possible solutions and consequences, acting, and finally evaluating the outcome.
Problem solving
This process involves: controlling thoughts and actions to achieve a personal goal and respond to environmental demands
Self-regulation
The IDEAL method
True or false: Self-regulated learners are proactive and strategic learners
True
This is symbolized by the 'I' in the IDEAL method of problem solving.
Identify
This type of learning is independent and involves students' control of thoughts and actions to achieve personal goals.
Self-regulated learning
This is symbolized by the 'A' in the IDEAL method of problem solving.
Action
This is the underlying reason for an individual's voluntary behaviour and is the driving force behind students' engagement in learning activities
Motivation
In this part of the IDEAL method of problem solving, you are able to evaluate the effectiveness of your solution.
L - look back
This refers to individuals' awareness of their own thinking and cognition. "Knowing about knowing."
Metacognition