Empowering Teachers: Self-Regulated Learning Strategies for Sustainable Professional Development in Initial Teacher Education at Higher Education Institutions

David Rodriguez-Gomez (), José Luís Muñoz-Moreno and Georgeta Ion
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David Rodriguez-Gomez: Center of Research and Studies for Organizational Development, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, 08193 Barcelona, Spain
José Luís Muñoz-Moreno: Center of Research and Studies for Organizational Development, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, 08193 Barcelona, Spain
Georgeta Ion: Center of Research and Studies for Organizational Development, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, 08193 Barcelona, Spain

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 7, 1-16

Abstract: Promoting self-regulated learning (SRL) skills among teachers has emerged as a sustainable professional-learning approach, contributing not only to equip teachers with tools for lifelong learning and professional growth but also to the overall quality of the educational system. Recognising teachers as pivotal agents in this endeavour, this study addresses the under-researched area of promoting SRL skills during initial teacher education at higher education institutions. This study examines factors promoting key SRL strategies among 546 Catalan pre-service teachers. Controlling for students’ sociodemographic information, multiple regression analyses are used to make inferential judgments and test the separate effects of the independent variables. The findings emphasise the importance of maintaining a proactive attitude that does not preclude them from seeking help when needed, as well as equipping pre-service teachers with the ability to identify the required academic resources and to maintain their engagement and motivation for self-directed learning. Through rigorous analysis, this study not only provides valuable insights into the factors shaping SRL skills but also highlights the broader sustainability narrative within education. Moreover, the study advocates equipping pre-service teachers with the skills to identify necessary academic resources, promoting resource efficiency, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and adaptation.

Keywords: higher education; sustainable professional development; pre-service teachers; self-regulated learning; teacher education; self-assessment strategies; learning strategies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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