The document discusses self-regulated learning from a metacognitive perspective. It begins by introducing the presenter as a post-doc researcher studying self-regulated learning and socially shared regulation of learning. It then provides an overview of the key aspects of self-regulated learning, including: (1) task understanding, (2) goal setting and planning, (3) enacting strategies like monitoring and controlling, and (4) evaluating. The document emphasizes that self-regulated learning is an active, cyclical process whereby learners personalize their efforts to optimize cognitive, motivational and behavioral processes in pursuit of learning goals.