Investigation the Relationship between Goal Orientation and Self-Regulated Learning among Sample Jordanian University Students

Abstract

The primary purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between goal orientation and self-regulated learning  among sample in Jordanian university students. Participants of the study consisted of 567 completed goal orientation  questionnaire and self-regulated learning questionnaire. Means, standard deviations  and correlation analysis were used for data. Results indicate that the performance- prove goal orientation positively related to the goal setting and planning, keeping records and monitoring, rehearsing and memorizing and seeking social assistance.  Learning goal orientation   positively related to the goal setting and planning, keeping records and monitoring, rehearsing and memorizing and seeking social assistance. And the  performance-avoid goal orientation positively related to the seeking social assistance, and no significant relationship between performance-avoid goal orientation and goal setting and planning, keeping records and monitoring and rehearsing and memorizing.

Keywords: Goal orientation, Self-regulated learning, University students.