When students reflect on their work and decide how they are going to use the feedback given to them to improve on future tasks, they become self-regulatory and self-reflective.  It is important for parents and teachers to teach children how to self-regulate by having meaningful conversations with them about what and how they are learning and what changes, if any, will they make for next time.  When a child can explain what they are learning, what challenges they are facing, and what triumphs they are making, they are being critical of the knowledge that they are presented with.  Asking students what next steps they are going to take next, during and after an investigation, helps the learner see that learning is ongoing and meaningful.  When relevant conversations are occurring both at school and at home, students will soon realize that they must complete assignments and homework, because these activities are meant to solidify learning, and someone who is interested in their learning will ask them about the topics.  Students who see the importance and relevance of learning are better at self-regulating, because they can make connections and they are reflective.  To help students with this, parents and teachers need to be involved by facilitating their learning by asking questions and genuinely being interested in the topics.