Introduction
Much has been written about what learner autonomy is, the rationale for promoting it, and its implications for teaching and learning. In terms of its rationale (see, for example, Camilleri Grima, 2007; Cotterall, 1995; Palfreyman, 2003) claims have been made that it improves the quality of language learning, promotes democratic societies, prepares individuals for life-long learning, that it is a human right, and that it allows learners to make best use of learning opportunities in and out of the classroom.
Task
Are you autonomous?
Which is the role of the teacher in learner autonomy?
- First you are going to to read the reading
Learner Autonomy: English Language Teachers' Beliefs a
- After reading,you will write an essay about autonomy
The objective is demostrate how you internalize autonomy in your life and your work .
- You will include some examples of how to promote the autonomy in your essay.
- Finally,you will have to do a Questionnaire about autonomy.
Process
1. Find a partner to work with and go through the following stages in the order presented here:
The activation of these activities you should only use the resources provided on the page.
Discuss these questions in pairs or in groups. (30-60 minutes)
- What do you know about Autonomy?
- What kind of topics and do you think we are going to find in the article during the reading?
2. Writing a Questionnaire where you will:
a. Analyse and give your point of view about the reading and find what are role of the teacher in learner autonomy.
Evaluation
Make a powerpoint should be a minimum of fifteen -twenty slides and should include pictures and/or graphics and explain.
Finally,Please give your opinion about the statements below by ticking ONE answer for each. The statements are not just about your current job and in answering you should consider your experience as a language teacher more generally.
Conclusion
This assignment should give be a better understanding of the autonomy process and the ways in which it affects us.
Finally , write a reflection on how you found the research process and if it was helpful to you to gain information