Teaching and Researching Autonomy in Language Learning

by Benson, Philip

• ISBN13: 9780582368163
• ISBN10: 0582368162
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-03-19
• Publisher: Pearson Education ESL

Summary

Autonomy, or the ability of learners to control their own learning, has become a key concept in language education, influencing activities as diverse as self-access, distance learning, computer-assisted language learning, learner training, classroom practice and curriculum design. Teaching and Researching Autonomy in Language Learning is the first volume to offer a comprehensive account of autonomy in language learning, and the educational practices associated with the concept. The book: * details the history and sources of the concept of autonomy* discusses areas of debate concerning its definition* reviews research on theoretical and practical applications* offers clear guidelines to educators on the evidence for the effectiveness of practices associated with autonomy The final chapter offers suggestions of issues for investigation, advice on action research design and a listing of relevant internet resources. This chapter can also be found on the Teaching and Researching Autonomy in Language Learning companion web-site. Teaching and Researching Autonomy in Language Learning will be welcomed by practising and training language teachers and students of Applied Linguistics, TESOL and TEFL both for its comprehensive, up-to-date coverage and for the new insights it offers into the theory and practice of autonomy. Phil Benson is a Lecturer at the English Centre, University of Hong Kong. He has taught English and Applied Linguistics

Table of Contents

What is Autonomy

The History of Autonomy in Language Learning

Autonomy Beyond the Field of Language Education

Defining and Describing Autonomy4.Control as a Natural Attribute of Learning

Levels of Control

Conclusion

Autonomy in Practice

Fostering Autonomy

Resource-Based Learning

Technology-Based Approaches

Learner-Based approaches

Classroom-Based Approaches

Curriculum-Based Approaches

Teacher-Based Approaches

Conclusion

Researching Autonomy

Research Methods and Key Areas of Research

Case Studies

Conclusion

Resources for Teaching and Resarch

Resources for Research and Practice

References

Index

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