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Book details
Version
1.0.0
Publication date (online)
09-06-2026
Copyright and license
© 2026 Maastricht University and the authors – The content of this work is licensed under a CC BY-SA 4.0 International License.
Book Description
The Learning Cycle Toolbox is designed to support the learning process and the development of self‑regulated learning (SRL) in higher education.
The tools align with the phases and steps of the (self‑regulated) learning cycle (Plan – Act – Look Back) and can be used independently by students or initiated by the teacher. Additional sets of tools are included to offer structure for student team meetings and one‑on‑one coaching sessions. All tools are brief, practical, and easy to apply – no long texts.
The development of this toolbox is supported by NKO Comenius Senior Fellowship Grant nr. 40.5.22865.411.
Key Features
- The starting point provides a concise introduction to the learning cycle and easy access to the toolsets for each step in the cycle.
- Within each toolset, the content list allows for an easy overview and quick selection of specific tools.
- A navigation panel facilitates browsing the entire toolbox at any time.
- Toolsets can be downloaded as PDFs or MDs.
- Accessibility enhancement options available (high contrast, dyslexia mode).
- Keyword search function
Target audiences and educational use
This toolbox is designed to help students strengthen their self‑regulated learning (SRL) skills. It also serves as a useful resource for teachers who support students in developing SRL.
Although it was originally created for Maastricht University’s medical curriculum, it may also inspire use in other higher‑education contexts where SRL is encouraged. Because tools work best when tailored to their specific setting, the current materials are intentionally fit for purpose. However, they can be easily adapted for use in other educational environments.
How to use this toolbox:
- Go to the Learning Cycle Toolbox starting point.
- From there, navigate to the tools that correspond to the SRL phase, step, or skillset you want to work on:
- Reviewing the Learning Cycle
- Plan – Analyse a Task
- Plan – Learning Goals & Plan
- Act – Complete Task
- Act – Monitor Progress
- Look Back – Evaluate Performance and Process
- Look Back – Reflect and Derive Lessons Learned
- Meeting Guides
- Team Evaluation Tools
Publication details and metadata
| Title | Learning Cycle Toolbox |
|---|---|
| Subtitle | |
| Author 1 | Loes van Bokhoven |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4110-0978 |
| Author 2 | Anique de Bruin |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5178-0287 |
| Author 3 | Sylvia Heeneman |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6103-8075 |
| Author 4 | Fatemeh Janesarvatan |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0473-2914 |
| Author 5 | Judith Sieben |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5759-3383 |
| Author 6 | Mascha Verheggen |
| ORCID | |
| Author 7 | Joost van Wijchen |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8857-2032 |
| Affiliation (1,2,3,4,5,6) | Maastricht University |
| ROR | 02jz4aj89 |
| Affiliation (7) | Western Norway University of Applied Sciences |
| ROR | 05phns765 |
| Cover | – |
| Pages | – |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| DOI | 10.26481/mup.2608 – https://doi.org/10.26481/mup.2608 |
| Landing page | https://umlib.nl/mup.2608 |
| Online version | https://umlib.nl/mup.2608.git |
| License | CC BY-SA – https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ |
| Copyright | Maastricht University |
| Publisher | Maastricht University Press |
| Publication place | Maastricht |
| Published online | 09-06-2026 |
| ISBN Hardcover | – |
| ISBN Softcover | – |
| Language | English |
| Subject (BISAC code) |
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| Keywords |
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| Funding |
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How to cite
Please use the following citation, depending on your citation style:
APA
Sieben, J., Heeneman, S., Verheggen, M., Janesarvatan, F., van Wijchen, J., van Bokhoven, L., & de Bruin, A. (2026). Learning Cycle Toolbox (Version 1.0.0). Maastricht University Press. https://doi.org/10.26481/mup.2608
Harvard
Sieben, J., Heeneman, S., Verheggen, M., Janesarvatan, F., van Wijchen, J., van Bokhoven, L. and de Bruin, A. (2026) Learning Cycle Toolbox (Version 1.0.0). Maastricht University Press. https://doi.org/10.26481/mup.2608.
MLA
Sieben, Judith, et al. Learning Cycle Toolbox. Version 1.0.0, Maastricht University Press, 2026, https://doi.org/10.26481/mup.2608.
Vancouver
Sieben J, Heeneman S, Verheggen M, Janesarvatan F, van Wijchen J, van Bokhoven L, de Bruin A. Learning Cycle Toolbox. Version 1.0.0. Maastricht: Maastricht University Press; 2026. DOI: 10.26481/mup.2608.
Chicago
Sieben, Judith, Sylvia Heeneman, Mascha Verheggen, Fatemeh Janesarvatan, Joost van Wijchen, Loes van Bokhoven, and Anique de Bruin. Learning Cycle Toolbox. Version 1.0.0. Maastricht: Maastricht University Press, 2026. https://doi.org/10.26481/mup.2608.
IEEE
J. Sieben, S. Heeneman, M. Verheggen, F. Janesarvatan, J. van Wijchen, L. van Bokhoven, and A. de Bruin, Learning Cycle Toolbox, Version 1.0.0. Maastricht, The Netherlands: Maastricht University Press, 2026. doi: 10.26481/mup.2608.
Contact
Contact the authors
The Learning Cycle Toolbox is an Open Educational Resource, free to use or adapt to your own learning context. The developers would be interested to hear how you use their materials. Also, if you have any suggestions for further additions or improvements, please reach out to j.sieben@maastrichtuniversity.nl.
Contact Maastricht University Press
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