Self-regulated learning is a skill set that can be developed to help students direct themselves through the process of learning. Self-regulated learning (SRL) questions for presentations encourage active ownership, critical reflection, and monitoring of understanding before, during, and after learning. Key questions focus on setting goals, evaluating strategies, identifying gaps in knowledge, and connecting new information to previous experiences, promoting deeper cognitive engagement.

How do you do this, some possible SRL questions:

I. Questions for Before the Presentation (Planning & Goal Setting)

-   What is my main goal for listening to this presentation? 

-   What do I already know about this topic? 

-   What specific questions do I want answered? 

-   What strategies will I use to stay focused and take notes? 

II. During the Presentation (Monitoring & Task Strategies)

-   What is the most important point made so far? 

-   What is still confusing, and why? 

-   How does this information connect to what I already know? 

-   Am I staying on task, or am I distracted? 

-   What example can I create to help me remember this concept? 

III. After the Presentation (Evaluation & Reflection)

-   What is the most valuable or surprising thing I learned? 

-   What questions do I still have for the presenter or instructor? 

-   How would I explain this concept to someone else? 

-   How can I apply this information in my life or career? 

-   What will I do differently next time I prepare for this type of task? 

IV. Self-Regulation Check-In

-   How did my current note-taking or listening strategy work? 

-   Did I take good notes, label them, and ask questions? 

-   How has my thinking on this topic changed? 

These questions help transition learners from passive receivers of information to active managers of their own learning process.