Effect of teaching self-regulated learning and study skills on the academic achievement of university students

The aim of this research was to investigate teaching self-regulated learning and study skills on academic achievement of university students. Research method was experimental with pretest and posttest design with control group. Population consisted of undergraduate students ofPayame-Noor University in Bumehen (North East of Tehran). Of these thirty students were selected and the completed the Dortaj Academic AchievementTest. Participants were then allocated randomlyaccording to multiple stage cluster sampling method and were placed in either an experimental or a controlgroup. The experimental group received selfregulated learning and study skills training through eight sessions and the control group did not receive any intervention. Data was analyzed using analysis of covariance. Research findings indicate that teaching self-regulated learning and study skills have positive effects on academic achievement. Academic achievement as well as academic efficiency of university students can be significantly improved through self-regulated learning and study skills training.