This study samples first year undergraduates from two programmes at a Hong Kong
University (N= 66). One programme uses an entirely problem-based approach to learning …

This study examined the mediator and moderator roles of self-regulation and motivation
constructs in the relationship between learning experience and academic success. Self …

This study investigated the effects of supplemental instruction, a peer‐assisted learning
approach, on students, learning competence and academic performance. The supplemental …

The student's self-regulation and motivation are essential for students to study. Especially
with 21st-century learning students are required to be more active in learning than teachers …

Population growth and urbanization have resulted in the emergence of mega cities in recent
decades. While compact urban fabrics and high residential density imply intensive …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to examine the effectiveness of problem‐based
learning (PBL) in higher education based on a large sample of first‐year undergraduates …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to investigate relationships between gender, A‐level
scores and scores on the learning and study strategies inventory (LASSI) of undergraduate …

This study investigates the relationships between academic achievement and metacognitive
development over three years of undergraduate study at City University of Hong Kong …

This study examined psychometric properties and measurement invariance of the Motivated
Strategies for Learning Questionnaire for Chinese adult learners, learning strategy scale …

Metacognition is a skill set that has been identified to aid in the regulation of learning and
problem solving. Constructivist learning approaches have been shown to be effective in …