Abstract
Purpose: Self-regulated learning (SRL) has been established in the literature as beneficial for students in language learning. It is believed that SRL promotes learner autonomy and successful academic outcomes. Although SRL strategies are quite popular and heavily researched, their functionality through the medium of ePortfolio is uncertain. Therefore, this research analysed how SRL contributes to positive academic outcomes with ePortfolio as a medium. Methodology: A meta-analysis was carried out to identify the patterns and gaps in this research area. A total of 204 studies were identified based on a keyword search related to SRL and portfolio. These studies were further analysed to fit the criteria set for this research. Only nine studies fulfilled these criteria and were thus selected for the study. Findings: It was found that all nine studies included in this review emphasised different research methods and reported significant changes in students’ academic outcomes. Eight of the studies were quantitative in nature, while only one study was qualitative. Based on our interpretive findings, three themes were discovered, namely metacognition, collaboration and motivation. Significance: By clarifying the roles played by SRL and how ePortfolio as a tool can promote SRL, this study offers insights to those who wish to use ePortfolio as a medium to foster self-regulated learning. The results of the meta-analysis may also help researchers to explore this area of study and address research gaps in relatable contexts.
Highlights
In today’s increasingly digitalised world, acquiring another language in addition to the mother tongue is essential for boosting one’s value in gaining employment or in accessing science and technology (Hardman & A-Rahman, 2014)
By clarifying the roles played by Self-regulated learning (SRL) and how ePortfolio as a tool can promote SRL, this study offers insights to those who wish to use ePortfolio as a medium to foster self-regulated learning
The first section summarises the findings for SRL across the ePortfolio platform, while the second discusses the common constructs found in SRL using ePortfolios as a medium
Summary
In today’s increasingly digitalised world, acquiring another language in addition to the mother tongue is essential for boosting one’s value in gaining employment or in accessing science and technology (Hardman & A-Rahman, 2014). Researching elements that will enhance the learning of a second or foreign language, including teaching and learning strategies, is crucial. Studies on strategic learning have revealed that students who employ a variety of learning strategies are more effective learners (Cohen & Griffiths, 2015; O’Malley & Chamot, 1990). It is believed that diverse approaches can contribute to learning efficacy. These range from the number of strategies employed to the manner in which the strategies are used. Awareness of strategy in use is essential in becoming an effective learner (Warburton & Volet, 2012). Successful learning outcomes are consistently found to be highly related to the use of appropriate strategies (Cheng & Chau, 2013)
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