Abstract
The study investigated the overt social modelling therapy (OSMT) on students’ self-regulated learning among Secondary School Students of Ife Central Local Government of Area Of Osun State. It examined the level of Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) and as well as investigated the influence of gender and academic ability on the effectiveness of the therapy. The study adopted pre-test post-test control group quasi experimental research design. The population for the study consisted of all secondary school students in Ife Central Local Government. The sample comprised 120 students with low self-regulated learning selected using convenience sampling technique. Self-Regulated Learning Strategies Questionnaire (SRLSQ) was used to collect data for the study. The experimental group was exposed to Overt Social Modelling Therapy (OSMT), while control group was given no treatment. The OSMT was conducted for six sessions during which participants were exposed to OSMT processess. Data were analysed using percentages, independent t-test and One-Way ANOVA. The results showed that 54.0% of the students experienced low level of self-regulated learning. Also, overt social modelling therapy had significant effects on self-regulated learning of experimental group (t-=26.42; p<0.05. No significant gender differences on the effectiveness of OSMT to improving students’ self-regulated learning (t= 1.87; p>0.05. However, there was a significant difference in the effectiveness of OSMT in improving students’ self-regulated learning based on learners’ academic abilities (F= 68.99, p< 0.05). The study concluded that the use of Overt Social Modelling Therapy (OSMT) was an effective intervention for improving self-regulated learning of secondary schools students.