Self-regulation is a process of working independently with laid down guidelines to achieve a defined task or goal. It also entails critically looking at the end result with a view to improving.

The aim of self-regulation is to help the individual independently achieve and accomplish a task effectively and efficiently.

Self-regulation gets the individual actively involved in determining the direction of his thought processes and actions. The goal or task has to be of value to the individual, it also has to be definable, measurable and observable.

In the classroom situation, self-regulation helps to actively engage the learners in academic instruction and behaviour modification. It allows the learners to take charge of their situations and to be more accountable for their actions.

The teacher has to make use of variety of tools to get the learners involved. These could be routines, rules, empathy, conflict management tools, good communication, reward systems, motivation and class meetings.

CLASS MEETING
Class meeting is a very important tool for ensuring self-regulation in learners. It is used to discuss relevant issues, resolve class conflicts, allow students to take up class responsibilities; answer student questions and celebrate achievements of students and the class. 

It is used to show care and concern for class members, which will lead to trust and respect for each other. Class meeting teaches skills needed for social and emotional learning, which leads to more matured and self-regulated learners. It helps in forming strong relationships in class and sets a positive tone for learning.

Most class meetings take place in the mornings so as to set the pace for the day or week. However, there could be meetings at other times depending on situations that may come up. Class meetings take from 20 to 30 minutes at the discretion of the class members and the depth of the discussions.

Classroom meetings should not be used just when issues arise, they should be part of the class routine to build trust among the class members and the teacher/s.SAMPLE CLASS MEEETING
GROUP SIZE – 17 pupils
TIME NEEDED – 25 minutes
PHYSICAL SET UP – The students and teacher sit in a semicircle on chairs that are of the same size.
MATERIALS – Overhead projector, white board, marker.
GOAL – Students will identify the importance of planning and learn to plan ahead.
PROCEDURE: MEET AND GREET
Using talking leather, a statement is made; if I were to plan my activities for today, I will give _____________________ more priority. 
Discuss with students the importance of planning and how it helps you to manage your time which makes you more productive leading to inner peace. Tell the story of a student who doesn’t do homework but spends time playing and watching TV and ask students to say what they think he should have done to get his homework done on time.
Discuss the keys to using a planner and levels of prioritizing like; vital, important and optional. Have students write all the tasks they have to accomplish today from morning to night and label the activities according to their level of priority. Using the projector, teacher shows them her daily plans for three days and a weekly planner.
FOLLOW UP – Conclude by discussing the entries in the activity sheet, a student records observations on the board.
IN DEPTH LEARNING – Have students use the sample planner to write their daily plans for one week with their priority levels. They should also close out by showing those achieved, moved and not achieved.