
Article
Alternative models of self-regulation and implications for L2 strategy research
SiSAL Journal
Document Type
Article
Disciplines
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Abstract
In this paper I discuss the proposal of Dörnyei and colleagues (Dörnyei, 2005; Tseng, Dörnyei, & Schmitt, 2006) to replace the construct of learning strategy with that of self-regulation and thus shift the research focus from specific strategic behaviors to a trait that is seen to underlie them. I argue that before doing so, we need a fuller understanding of what self-regulation entails and how it might intersect with traditional concerns of second language strategy research. To contribute to this understanding, I highlight alternative conceptualizations of self-regulation and then use data from my doctoral research to illustrate one in particular, the COPES model of self-regulated learning (Winne & Hadwin, 1998). This model’s explanatory power is contrasted with that of Dörnyei and colleagues’ conceptualization to show that, depending on the model one adopts, self-regulation is not only compatible with the study of specific strategies but useful for shedding new light on strategy research and integrating it with research in other related areas, such as L2 motivation.
Copyright Owner
J. Ranalli
Copyright Date
2012
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Citation Information
Jim Ranalli. "Alternative models of self-regulation and implications for L2 strategy research" SiSAL Journal Vol. 3 Iss. 4 (2012) p. 357 - 376 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jim-ranalli/2/
This article is from SiSAL Journal 3 (2012): 357. Posted with permission.