Guide on the Side: Sequencing Instruction for Self-Regulated Learners

by Julia A. Simms

Through research-backed strategies and practical applications, author Julia A. Simms explores self-regulated learning, instructional sequences, and brain-based learning. She examines the development of cognitive and metacognitive skills, working memory, and effective explicit instruction, offering step-by-step guidance for teachers to facilitate student learning. By supporting students through guided practice and monitoring, educators can help build declarative and procedural knowledge, enhance self-efficacy, and bridge learning gaps.



K–12 teachers can use this book


Enhance student learning outcomes through development of self-aware learning practices

Understand how knowledge, memory, and metacognition work to inspire further learning

Incorporate strategies that develop students’ mental capacities as independent learners

Employ action research processes to align goals with strategies that ensure successful outcomes

Make students active agents in lifelong learning, setting goals with curious mindsets



Introduction

Chapter 1: Self-Regulated Learning

Chapter 2: Knowledge

Chapter 3: Cognition

Chapter 4: Metacognition

Chapter 5: Motivation

Epilogue

References

Index

266 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 24, 2025