Online Self-Regulated Learning Questionnaire
OSLQA 24-item measure of self-regulated learning behaviors in online and blended courses across six dimensions.
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Reliability & validation
Subscales
Known limitations
The OSLQ is self-report and context-specific; evidence from one online or blended format should not be assumed to generalize to every platform or course design. Confirm reproduction terms before administration.
Original citation
Barnard, L., Lan, W. Y., To, Y. M., Paton, V. O., Lai, S.-L. (2009). Measuring self-regulation in online and blended learning environments. The Internet and Higher Education, 12(1), 1-6.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iheduc.2008.10.005This instrument is licensed. Folio does not distribute its item wording — obtain permission from the copyright holder before using it in your study.
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What does the OSLQ measure?
A 24-item measure of self-regulated learning behaviors in online and blended courses across six dimensions.
How many items does the OSLQ have?
The Online Self-Regulated Learning Questionnaire (OSLQ) has 24 items across 6 subscales: Goal Setting, Environment Structuring, Task Strategies, Time Management, Help Seeking, Self-Evaluation.
Is the OSLQ free to use?
The OSLQ is licensed. You must obtain permission from the copyright holder before using it in a study — Folio does not distribute its item wording without that permission.
Is the OSLQ reliable?
Validation studies report Cronbach's α of 0.9. See the reliability section for the population studied and full statistics.
Who developed the OSLQ, and how do I cite it?
Barnard, L., Lan, W. Y., To, Y. M., Paton, V. O., Lai, S.-L. (2009). Measuring self-regulation in online and blended learning environments. The Internet and Higher Education, 12(1), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iheduc.2008.10.005
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