Exploring Self-Regulation Dynamics among Psychology Students: a Pathway to Effective Blended Learning in Higher Education

Blended learning is a mixed method of learning that involves face-to-face meetings in the classroom with online learning (either synchronously or asynchronously). The success of learning in higher education with the blended learning method is influenced by various factors involved in the success of learning, one of which is good self-regulation. Therefore, this study aims to explore students' self-regulation in participating in learning activities at the Department of Psychology, Padang State University. The study used a descriptive quantitative research design to describe the self-regulation found in students of the Department of Psychology. The measuring instrument used in this study was the Self-Regulated Learning Questionnaire which consisted of 24 items and open-ended questions regarding forms of behavior in regulating oneself in learning. The number of subjects in this study was 117 people (male: 37, female: 80). The results showed that students tended to have adequate self-regulation in participating in blended learning. This is also indicated by the existence of behavior that supports the success of the learning activities that have been set. However, students still need to improve good self-regulation in the learning system in online sessions. Therefore, this study recommends that students can participate in various other positive activities that can improve soft skills that play a role in the success of the learning activities they participate in.