Sorry Reading Lag
Hello Everyone! We are here again to talk about an academic-related topic. Specifically, what is the real meaning behind these three letters?
The given word above is not the one that we use in our slang era. It is not used to apologize when we reply late to the other person on the line. Hence, SRL is not “sorry replied late.” SRL refers to one’s ability to understand and control one’s learning environment. Self-regulation abilities include goal setting, self-monitoring, self-instruction, and self-reinforcement (Harris & Graham, 1999; Schraw, Crippen, & Hartley, 2006; Shunk, 1996).
On October 14, 2010, there was a public podcast made by the Iskomunidad Education of the University of the Philippines named DZUP Psych O’Clock Habit episode, which was entitled “Ipinatong sa lamesa, ibinalibag sa kama!” By Miss Kay Anonuevo. In this episode, a lot of things were discussed. Starting from the duration of 19:45 minutes up until the last minute of the first hour of the podcast, many were retained on my mind.
Here are some of my takeaways:
- The meaning of SRL
- Study habits of students
- Effect of Psychology on Studying
- The essence of studying
- The factors that affect studying (good)
- The factors that influence studying (bad)
As I’ve mentioned above, SRL refers to one’s ability to understand and control one’s learning environment. Time management, the quick selection of the most effective problem-solving techniques, and the attentive observation of emotional states like irritation, loneliness, anger, laziness, and the like are a few examples of competent self-regulation abilities. According to Iskomunidad’s educational podcast, SRL is like a pattern that you, yourself create. For example, on Mondays; you study Physics. On Tuesdays; you study Math. On Wednesdays; you study English. When you watched the podcast, you’ll notice that the host asked Miss Anonuevo, He asked that “Is doing my homework on those days considered SRL?” A good question isn't it? Since doing homework technically is considered as somewhat studying, is it considered an SRL? The answer is, no. Miss Anonuevo said that doing homework is different from advanced reading and basically just reviewing your recent topic in class. In doing SRL, it is important that you have discipline and study ethics within you.
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Now, students are real procrastinators. Some say, “Hmp! It’s better to do it later.” But no, it is not. In real life, we cannot delay things just because we think it’s fine.
According to our discussion in PSYCH 101, In examining psychology, there are methods involved and these are some of the methods that I think are applicable to this theory and study:
- OBSERVATION
- EXPERIMENTATION
How is it an observation? In observing psychology there is a subtopic called Laboratory. In our class discussion, the example was “effect-induced stress on the performance task.” Having this said, In studying we need to observe ourselves. If we are really effectively grasping points from the topic that we are studying. Moreover, if we are comfortable and enjoying the topic that we are learning because if it is not then whatever the status of the topic maybe if we do not want to learn about it, then we are not studying hence, just trying to fit things on a shoe that it does not belong to.
How is studying important? Well as a student at the University of the Philippines, it is very important for me to study and not let this opportunity put to waste. Being a student in this university is what will set me and my family from the hardships that we have experienced that is why anything is important for me to learn, anything that will put me to success and as well as the people who I will be able to help as a Just and Upright Lawyer in the future.
In studying we all know that we will have such peers, unless if we are enrolled in a home-school education. That is why we need to be aware of who to trust and what to basically do and avoid in school which are: bad influence peers, peer pressure, cheating, lazy groupmates, and the like. Hence, in order to have a greater academic performance, you can actually just depend on yourself and your true friends according to the podcast of Iskomunidad, you can actually benefit from your good friends and schoolmates and even you can help them too if you are to study and learn together.
Padayon, Iska!
References:
Harding, S. (2021, May 4). Teaching self-regulated learning skills. Teacher Magazine. https://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/teaching-self-regulated-learning-skills#:~:text=Examples%20of%20good%20self%2Dregulation,emotional%20states%20such%20as%20frustration.
