Planning for Learning: an Efficient Way to Ensure and Optimize Learning.

Abstract

Learning a foreign language is a subtle process that requires much diligence. Unplanned and precipitated activities are most of the time bound to miscarriage. The study at hand examined the awareness and use of planning for learning among Algerian EFL students. It explored the significance of planning in ensuring steady progress and optimizing learning outcomes. It was intended to identify the gaps in students' understanding and implementation of planning strategies. The research deployed a mixed-methods approach, using a questionnaire addressed to master 1 and master2 Ibn Khaldoun University of Tiaret, and an interview addressed to teachers, to capture students' perspectives and practices related to planning for learning. The findings indicated that a significant number of Algerian EFL students lack awareness of the importance of planning and engage in planning activities infrequently. These findings suggested that the limited awareness and infrequent use of planning strategies among Algerian EFL students is likely to hinder their learning course. The study concluded the need for attentive interventions to enhance students' understanding and use of planning strategies. It recommended the implementation of training programs to improve students' planning skills and emphasized the importance of fostering a culture of self-regulated learning. By equipping students with effective planning strategies and promoting autonomy, educators can support students' academic progress and optimize learning outcomes.