logo
ResearchBunny Logo
Understanding academic transition and self-regulation: a case study of English majors in China

Education

Understanding academic transition and self-regulation: a case study of English majors in China

Y. Liu and X. Zhang

This qualitative study by Yaxin Liu and Xiaodong Zhang delves into the dynamics of self-regulated learning among English-as-a-foreign-language learners in China during their transition to university. Discover how their experiences shaped their learning strategies and fostered resilience in the face of challenges.

00:00
00:00
Playback language: English
Abstract
This qualitative study explores how English-as-a-foreign-language (EFL) learners (i.e., English majors in China) develop their self-regulated learning (SRL) abilities during their academic transition to university. The reflections and interview responses of four Chinese university EFL majors collected over one year were qualitatively analyzed. The results show that the English major students' use of SRL was externally driven by their negative experiences with learning during their academic transition. Over the year, the students also continued to harness their self-agency to refine their transition strategies constantly and dynamically by developing clear goals and effective tactics. The study concludes that during their academic transition, the EFL students' self-regulation processes were complicated rather than linear. The results of this study can aid academically transitioning students in overcoming potential obstacles during their transition to university.
Publisher
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS
Published On
Mar 11, 2023
Authors
Yaxin Liu, Xiaodong Zhang
Tags
self-regulated learning
EFL learners
academic transition
China
student strategies
Listen, Learn & Level Up
Over 10,000 hours of research content in 25+ fields, available in 12+ languages.
No more digging through PDFs, just hit play and absorb the world's latest research in your language, on your time.
listen to research audio papers with researchbunny