Promoting Student Self-Regulation and Motivation Through Active Learning

Abstract

In the current context of social distancing due to the pandemic of COVID-19, teachers are willing to find how to animate their classes without being physically present. Active learning can guide cognitive, motivational, and emotional learning processes while giving learners control over their learning. Research has shown that active learning offers better outcomes than passive learning. Indeed, this learning technique can enhance motivation, self-regulation, as well as soft skills. However, there is a need to support students' self-regulation during active learning. Therefore, teachers can use techniques from technology-enhanced learning tools and online tools to design an active learning class. This chapter aims to study how digital learning tools can promote active e-learning and foster students' self-regulation and motivation. Further research directions are given, regarding neurolearning, the role of the body during a learning process, and neuroadaptive personalized learning environments.