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A Study of the Self-Regulated Learning Inventory on a HBCU Student
Population in Allied Health
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James E. Goodpasture PhD, RN1
Reinhardt Lindner, PhD2
Mathews Thomas, DPT3
1. Assistant Professor, Division of Health Care Management, School of Allied Health Sciences, Florida A&M University
2. Professor, Educational and Interdisciplinary Studies, Western Illinois University
3. Assistant Professor, Division of Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Florida A&M University
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United States
Citation:
Goodpasture, J., Lindner, R., Thomas, M. A study of the
self-regulated learning inventory on a HBCU student population in allied
health. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice.
Oct 2007, Volume 5 Number 4.
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Abstract
Increased numbers of minorities in the allied health disciplines are
sought for a number of reasons. One approach to increasing minority
graduates in allied health sciences is to ensure that minority
applicants have the learning behaviors necessary to succeed in the
academic setting. In this study, we sought to determine if
self-regulated learning, assessed via a self-report inventory, was
significantly related to Grade Point Average (GPA) in undergraduate
students enrolled in a historically black college or university
(HBCU). The Self Regulated Learning Inventory V. 5 (SRLI V.5) was
distributed to undergraduate HBCU students enrolled in allied health
majors. The inventory was completed by 134 undergraduate students
who provided the data for the study. Results indicated that the SRLI
was not significantly correlated with academic success (based on
student GPA). Further investigation revealed that different methods
used in calculating GPA and the inclusion of transfer students
likely decreased the statistical power of the association between
academic performance and self-regulation.
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Keywords
and terms: learning inventory, allied health students |
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