Journal of English Education Forum (JEEF)
Vol. 6 No. 3 (2026): JUL-SEP

Teachers' Role in Supporting Self-Regulated Learning Under Curriculum Merdeka: A Case Study at SMPN 6 Mataram

Nurul Fitriah (English Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram, Mataram)
Henny Soepriyanti (Universitas Mataram)
Agus Saputra (Universitas Mataram)
Hartati Suryaningsih (Universitas Mataram)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2026

Abstract

Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) is a key principle of Curriculum Merdeka that promotes students' autonomy and responsibility for learning. However, limited research has explored how English teachers support SRL through their classroom roles in Indonesian EFL contexts. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the roles of English teachers in supporting students' Self-Regulated Learning and examine how these roles were enacted in classroom practices. This study employed a qualitative case study involving five English teachers at SMPN 6 Mataram selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis and were analyzed using thematic analysis based on Miles and Huberman's interactive model. The findings revealed that teachers supported SRL by acting as planners, facilitators, monitors, and providers of learning support across Zimmerman's three SRL phases. Teacher support was most evident during the forethought and performance phases through practices such as communicating learning objectives, providing scaffolding, monitoring students' understanding, and delivering formative feedback. However, reflective practices and follow-up learning support remained limited. The study concludes that while teachers have played important roles in supporting SRL under Curriculum Merdeka, greater emphasis on the self-reflection phase is needed to foster students' long-term self-regulation.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jeef

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

The aim of this Journal is to promote a principled approach to research on English education into relationship between theoretical and practical studies. The journal welcomes contributions in such areas of current analysis in: English teaching and learning; English testing, assessment and ...