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Empowering future accountants: The role of self-regulated learning in lifelong success

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study explores the role of self-regulated learning (SRL) in fostering lifelong learning skills among second-year accounting students. Lifelong learning, a crucial competency for chartered accountants, is closely tied to SRL, which involves actively managing one's cognitive processes, motivation, and learning environment. The study examines SRL through various theoretical lenses, including cognitive, sociocultural, constructivist, and motivational theories. By examining these theories, an integrated programme could be developed that raises students' awareness about self-regulated learners' characteristics. The objective of this study, situated within an action research methodology, is to examine the effective of this programme in increasing students’ knowledge and awareness of SRL skills and how it can be implemented in their learning process. The findings suggest that students found the programme to be fun, educational and insightful. They identified the programme as a tool to empower them with the key elements of SRL. This research contributes to the understanding of how SRL can be developed and applied, offering valuable insights for educators in management and accounting disciplines.

Source: The International Journal of Management Education

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijme.2025.101183

Authors: Marelize Malan, Gideon Els, Ilse Karsten

Institution: University of Johannesburg

Language: English

Topic: Accounting Education and Careers

Subfield: Accounting

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,130