**5. Method**

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component of strategic learning are:

learning situation.

organizing them in meaningful ways.

reason through a question when answering it.

**4.2. The will component of strategic learning** 

tasks by using self-discipline and hard work.

regulation component of strategic learning are:

the learning process.

**4.3. The self-regulation component of strategic learning** 

Information Processing-the ability to process ideas by mentally elaborating on them and

Selecting Main Ideas- the student's ability to identify the important information in a

Test Strategies-the student's ability to prepare effectively for an examination and to

These scales measure students' perceptions of their receptivity to learning new information, their attitudes and interest in college, their diligence, self-discipline, and willingness to exert the effort necessary to successfully complete academic requirements, and the degree to which they worry about their academic performance. The LASSI Scales related to the will

Attitude-the student's perceived motivation and interest to succeed in their study, and

Motivation-the extent to which the student accepts responsibility for performing those

Anxiety-the degree of anxiety perceived by the student when approaching academic tasks.

These scales measure how students' perceptions of how they manage, self-regulate, and control the whole learning process through using their time effectively, focusing their attention, and maintaining their concentration over time, checking to see if they have met the learning demands for a class, an assignment or a test, and using study supports such as review sessions, tutors or special features of a textbook. The LASSI Scales related to the self-

Concentration-the student's perceived ability to focus his or her attention, and avoid

Time Management-the student's perception of the extent to which they create and use

Self-Testing-the student's awareness of the importance of self-testing and reviewing

Study Aids-the student's perceived ability to use or develop study aids that assist with

There is a wealth of research, making use of the LASSI as a measure of metacognition, which identifies the value of learning to learn interventions in schools, colleges and universities (Loomis, 2000; Downing, 2009; Ning and Downing, 2010c), however few studies have tried to identify factors outside the learning institution which might impact upon the development of metacognitive skills in students. For example, to what extent are metacognitive skills enhanced or inhibited by particular life events or circumstances? Most

willingness to perform the tasks necessary for academic success.

distractions, while working on school-related tasks like studying.

schedules to manage their responsibilities effectively.

when learning material, and use of those practices.
