Self-Monitoring Self-Regulated Intervention Strategies Self-monitoring is a self-regulated process intervention strategy that involves an individual systematically observing his or her own behavior and documenting whether the target behavior occurred, the number of times it occurred. occurred or did not occur at any time. Regulated self-monitoring intervention strategies (SMRS) help students become aware of their behavior. “For more than two decades, educational researchers have successfully used self-monitoring interventions in the context of special and general education settings to increase students' academic engagement and productivity” (Rock, 4). Furthermore, these interventions have been shown to be effective for increasing and decreasing behaviors in children and adults with varying levels of cognitive functioning. To further address this topic, I explain why a teacher should implement a self-monitoring intervention strategy, when to implement self-monitoring, the implementation steps, and available self-monitoring strategies that encourage the student to monitor effectively. Why Implement Self-Monitoring Strategies Research-based self-regulation processes include self-monitoring, self-instruction, self-talk, self-evaluation, self-correction, and self-reinforcement. These self-regulation intervention strategies are helpful and adaptable to students experiencing academic and behavioral problems. They also allow students to become more independent as they learn to identify positive targeted behaviors necessary for success in the classroom. Therefore, teachers practice self-monitoring to encourage independent learning and improve student achievement. According to Zimmerman (2011), studies have identified several sel...... middle of paper ...... with emotional or behavioral disorders. Retrieved from the ERIC database. (ED EJ869682).Rafferty, Lisa A. (2012) Self-monitoring during whole-group reading instruction: Effects among students with emotional and behavioral disabilities during summer school intervention sessions. Retrieved from the ERIC database. (ED EJ967960). Ramdass, D., & Zimmerman, B. J. (2011). Developing self-regulation skills: the important role of homework. Retrieved from the ERIC database. (ED EJ919059).Rock, M. L. (2005). Using strategic self-monitoring to improve academic engagement, productivity, and accuracy of students with and without exceptions. Retrieved from the ERIC database. (ED EJ806870). Zimmerman, B. J. (2008). Investigating self-regulation and motivation: historical context, methodological developments and future perspectives. Retrieved from the ERIC database. (ED EJ788053)..