Which frequency schedule method is based on research that suggests that students become more actively engaged in the learning process when they have control over it?

• A. Self-regulated
• B. Fading frequency schedule
• C. Constant frequency
• D. Concurrent feedback

Answer: (A)

Letting learners control their learning process boosts autonomy and readiness to engage, which leads to more active participation. The self-regulated approach means students decide when and how often to practice and when to seek feedback, tailoring the process to their needs. Research supports that this sense of ownership increases motivation and sustained involvement in learning. The other schedules describe how feedback is delivered rather than who controls it: fading feedback means it’s reduced over time by the instructor, constant frequency keeps a fixed amount of feedback, and concurrent feedback is given during performance. These rely more on external timing than on the learner’s control, so they’re less linked to the higher level of engagement that comes from self-regulation.