Exploring Self-Regulation Skills in the Context of Peer Assisted Writing: Primary School Students’ Sample

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to determine the self-regulation behaviors demonstrated by the 4th grade students in the writing process within the scope of peer-assisted writing activities. The aims of this research include developing a measurement tool to identify the self-regulation behaviors exhibited by primary school students during the writing process. The study was designed in accordance with the qualitative research approach. The data were acquired through observation and video recordings. The study was carried out with 4th grade students in primary school and conducted in two stages as a pilot and main study. The pilot application was carried out with six students. The main study was carried out in two different 4th graders with 30 students. A cluster random sampling method was used to determine the research group. In order to determine the self-regulation behaviors demonstrated by students during the writing process, a semi-structured observation form was used. Expert opinions were taken for the validity and reliability of the created form. The data were subjected to descriptive and content analysis. As a result of the study, some self-regulation behaviors were determined that demonstrated by 4th grade students. These behaviors are presented under seven topics: regulation of environmental factors, regulation of sensory and motivational factors, planning, strategy development, regulation of temporal and social factors, monitoring, and evaluation.

Acknowledgement

This paper prepared from first author’s doctoral dissertation. The second author is the supervisor of the dissertation.

Disclosure statement

All authors contributed to the study conception and design. Material preparation, data collection and analysis were performed by both authors. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.

Informed consent

Informed consent was obtained for all participants in line with ethical standards for the collection of data with human subjects.

Ethical approval

This study was approved by the Turkey Ministry of National Education (Number 67155047-360.01-E.20246052).