Coaching to enhance self-regulated learning

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to express the value of manager/supervisor coaching with the intent of improving employee self-regulated learning (SRL). It examines the concept of SRL and its components; how SRL can assist employee performance and contribute to organizational success; and ways in which managers may intervene with employees via coaching to assist employees’ learning.

Design/methodology/approach

This discussion of SRL and coaching is based on an extensive literature review of recent research regarding SRL.

Findings

There are many practical opportunities for managers to enhance SRL of employees through coaching in the workplace.

Originality/value

There are many practical opportunities for managers to enhance SRL of employees through coaching in the workplace.

Citation

Bandura, R.P. and Lyons, P. (2017), "Coaching to enhance self-regulated learning", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 25 No. 4, pp. 3-6. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-01-2017-0018