Iraqi EFL University students attitudes towards Self-Regulated Learning on improving Listening skill

Abstract

The study aim at investigating the Iraqi EFL University students' attitudes towards Self-Regulated Learning on improving Listening skill. Participants of the current study were 80 female and male fourth-year university student in the Department of English Language at the College of Education for Humanities/University of Tikrit. The instrument is a questionnaire the Self-Regulated Learning in Listening Questionnaire. Furthermore, the study's results revealed that the incorporation of training in self-regulation activities yielded a beneficial effect on students' listening abilities. The study proposes that given the substantial impact of self-regulatory strategies, it appears pertinent to conduct a comprehensive examination of the role of self-regulation in the acquisition of a foreign language. This investigation aims to enhance our comprehension of the progression of self-regulation in foreign language learning, as well as explore how language instructors can effectively assist learners in employing self-regulatory strategies to foster positive beliefs regarding their language learning capabilities.