The Influence of Resource Management Strategies on Students' Use of Cognitive Components and Metacognitive Self-Regulation among Pre-University Students | [Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences • 2025]

Author(s):

1. Namirah Mohd Akahsah: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

2. Najwa Azizun: Universiti Teknologi MARA

Abstract:

Education in today's world poses numerous challenges due to globalisation and the widespread use of the Internet. These challenges affect not only students but also instructors. It is crucial for everyone involved in education to understand and implement appropriate learning strategies tailored to their disciplines and levels of study. The present study investigated how preuniversity students perceive their use of learning strategies. This quantitative study aims to explore the relationship between resource management and cognitive components and metacognitive self-regulation, which are key components of learning strategies, as proposed by Wenden and Rubin (1987). A purposive sample of 297 participants, randomly selected from among students at the Centre of Foundation Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, responded to the survey. The survey employed a 5-point Likert scale and comprised four sections. The results indicated a positive correlation between the three learning strategy components. Furthermore, the findings highlight the importance of resource management, particularly time management, study management, and help-seeking as integral elements of effective learning strategies. These findings are significant for educators in selecting appropriate learning strategies for pre-university students to prepare them for future degree studies.

Page(s): 4292-4304

DOI: 10.57239/PJLSS-2025-23.1.00339

Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences, Volume: 23, Issue: 1, Year: 2025

Keywords:

learning , Resource Management , Strategies , Time management , Helpseeking , Effort management

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