Share Paper: Online Pre-Service Teachers’ Self-Regulated Learning: Do Authentic Teaching Cases and Mastery Approach Goals Play a Role?

  1. Patricia Willems, Florida Atlantic University, United States
  2. Alyssa Gonzalez-DeHass, Florida Atlantic University, United States
  3. Jillian Powers, Florida Atlantic University, United States
  4. Ann Musgrove, Florida Atlantic University, United States
Wednesday, March 20 2:25-2:45 PM Sunset 6

Abstract: The explosion of technology tools both mobile and computer based, have allowed a major change in the delivery of higher education. Therefore, exploring instructional methods that will yield successful delivery of course content is a worthwhile endeavor. For students in preservice teacher education programs taking distance learning courses, the application of theoretical information is still essential for their future success. Case study instruction is an instructional method that allows instructors to engage their students in problem-solving discussions using simulated real-life educational scenarios of teaching challenges. Self-regulated learning has proven to be a key ingredient in student success and research on ...