Table 2.

Themes on self-regulated learning.

Themes	Sub-themes
1. Goal setting as the initiation of SRL practice (Goals set by the students at the beginning of their study)	1.1 Long-term goals (Goals to reach at the end of the program or after graduation)
	1.2 Short-term goals (Goals to achieve or gain during the program)
2. Adoption of study techniques to assist SRL (Different techniques adopted by the students to aid their learning)	2.1 Organizing information to facilitate learning (Organization skills)
	2.2 Managing self for regulating learning (Management of time, habits etc.)
	2.3 Creating a conducive learning environment (Modification of their surroundings)
3. The role of reflection in SRL (Self-reflection by the students at the end of each SRL cycle)	3.1 Self-evaluation of performance (Self-reflection and analysis)
	3.2 Peer guidance (Guidance offered by other students)