On Learner Autonomy in Foreign Language Education

Previous studies abroad and at home on learner autonomy have provided a variety of definitions from different perspectives as a framework of reference for the essence of LA. Therefore, based on the characteristics of LA, ways such as cultivation of LA beliefs and learning strategies, construction of a favorable LA environment and promotion of learner autonomy through teacher autonomy can be employed to foster students'autonomous learning ability.

Promoting language Learners＇ Autonomy in Cooperative Learning

Learner Autonomy （LA） is the desirable goal of the education. To date, many Learner Autonomy training programs have been carried out in foreign language teaching. Cooperative Learning （CL） is a language teaching and learning strategy which gets learners actively and cooperatively involved in learning a foreign language in groups. Both of them have been respectively advocated from pedagogical point of view and from the perspective of philosophy. However, being autonomous does not necessarily mean learning alone. Language learners should learn cooperatively and autonomously. It is the author＇s contention that CL is a good method to promote LA. CL has positive effects on both students＇ readiness and their ability to be more autonomous. CL enhances self-esteem and self-confidence, increases high motivation, encourages learners＇ responsibility for learning, enhances self-management skills, increases support for language learners to move from interdependence to independence. The paper stresses in the end that promoting LA is the teacher＇s long-term pedagogic goal.

Balancing Teacher Control and Learner Autonomy by Playing Different Roles in Teaching Reading

In the domain of teaching reading of college English in China, to some extent, the words ＂teacher control＂ and ＂learner autonomy＂ have been miscomprehended by some teachers. This article argues that both teacher control and learner autonomy play an important role in the process of foreign language learning. Too much or too little control may lead to the failure of learning effectively. Tasks can be accomplished effectively through teacher＇s balancing teacher control and learner autonomy. A teacher can play different roles in the process of teaching reading to balance teacher control and learner autonomy. In this way, teacher＇s proper control and learner freedom occur and language learning may be more effective.

Learner Autonomy in the National English Language Curricula for Chinese Universities 1978-2007:A Historical Analysis

This historical study investigates the concept of learner autonomy in the national English language curricula for Chinese universities.It seeks to understand the meaning of learner autonomy in China and the intentionality of promoting this concept through the curricula from 1978 to 2007.By adopting Quentin Skinner’s intentionalist approach to analyzing the history of ideas,this study conducted a systematic document analysis of three national curricula in relation to their linguistic and practical contexts constituted of 169 Chinese academic articles in total.The study revealed that learner autonomy mainly referred to students’motivation and ability to work hard on their own outside the classroom in the Chinese context.Importing this concept,however,caused ideological confusion and exacerbated the disempowerment of teachers within the dynamics of China’s English language education at the tertiary level.The study raises awareness for borrowing concepts across different cultural contexts and has implications for research,policymaking,teacher development,and pedagogical practice in second language education in China.

Learner Autonomy in Foreign Language Learning

The paper discusses learner autonomy and its importance in foreign language learning. While human beings are born with a tendency to autonomy, the traditional textbooks and teaching methods hold back the depth, speed and extent of the learn?ers. With it, learners may use this in-born tendency, plus the help from teachers and other learners, to improve the quality of for?eign language education.

A Review of Learner Autonomy in Language Learning

Learner autonomy,the ability of taking one's own learning in charge,plays an important role in language learning.The paper reviews the definition and the level of learner autonomy,the characteristics of autonomous learners,the application of learner autonomy in the classroom and out of the classroom and the relationship between learner autonomy and culture.In the paper,the development and the study of learner autonomy in China are also summarized.

Fostering Learner Autonomy by Developing Learners'Strategies in The Classroom

This paper intends to discuss how to develop the learners'autonomous English learning abilities through strategy teaching.The problems of learning strategies were analyzed.Developing learners'strategies through classroom teaching is an efficient way to foster learner autonomy.The results prove that using the content of regular classroom teaching,which is a meaning ful context for the development of responsibility,can not only enhance the learning effect,but also save time for strategy training.The teacher's guiding role in autonomous learning should never be ignored.Developing autonomous English learning in voca tional colleges in China is a long-term pedagogical goal.

A Study on the Relationship between Intrinsic Motivation and Learner Autonomy in English Learning of Non-English Major College Students

To provide scientific feedback and advice on improving the English autonomous learning ability of non-English majorsand in improving the quality of English for non-English majors, it is urgent to study the relationship between intrinsic motivationand learner autonomy. Based on the theory of intrinsic motivation and learner autonomy, a questionnaire survey is used to investi-gate non-English students at Northeast Agricultural University. The obtained data through SPSS analysis and case simulation showthat there is a positive correlation between intrinsic motivation and learner autonomy, which proves the necessity and feasibility ofconstructing autonomous learning factor model to improve the self-learning ability of contemporary non-English majors.

Learner autonomy of English majors in out-of-class English reading program

Learner autonomy plays a vital role in effective out-of-class English reading. The purpose of the research is to find ways of improving leamer autonomy of English majors in out-of-class reading program based on the problem found from the data of a survey among tertiary students in a university in China. Learning portfolio and cooperative reading within the framework of reactive autonomy were introduced by the author as two tentative solutions of promoting learner autonomy in out-of-class English reading program.

Promoting Language Learner Autonomy in the New Era: Empirical and Theoretical Summary Based on the Online Chinese Teaching Experience

This article centers on factors that may affect language learners’autonomy in face of the challenges and the potential opportunities in the new era of post pandemic.It is of great significance to shed light on empirical approaches that serve to support teachers and learners to seek for multi-dimensional strategies on enhancing the learner autonomy where remote and virtual learning has been indispensable for both learners and teachers worldwide.It has become our consistent motive and responsibility to effectively address language learners’academic goals as well as their personal development in a more inclusive and collaborative learning community.

Contextualizing Learner Autonomy in English Classrooms in China

The notion of learner autonomy has been widely acknowledged in the language teaching world.This study investigates the basic constructs and common issues associated with learner autonomy,including major models,teacher roles and underpinning language learning theories.With careful examination of dominating theories involved,this study provides a contextual analysis of its interpretation in Chinese mainland,followed by discussion based on observation of a classroom learning activity within the scope.In relation to the problems arising from the teaching reality,it makes further exploration to propose some suggestions for achieving autonomous learning in the Chinese context.

How to Promote Learner Autonomy in the Language Classroom

Learner autonomy is an effective way to improve the efficiency of ELT. This paper makes a preliminary study on the possible approaches to promote learner autonomy in the language classroom.

A Literature Review on Relationship between Learner Autonomy and Learning Motivation

This paper sets out to review the relationship of learner autonomy and motivation in English learning based on previous theoretical and empirical studies. This study can be of great help for learners to realize the great importance of learner autonomy and learning motivation, making them more autonomous, motivated and successful in English learning.

Developing Learner Autonomy for Vocabulary Learning

Vocabulary acquisition in adequate quantities for academic study within a short period of time is essential to the Chinese college students. This research focuses on the students＇ development of learner autonomy for vocabulary learning, and elaborates the approaches of the vocabulary e-learning and mnemonic procedures, which includes： memory strategies, contextual associations, conceptual meaning, creating tasks, etc. The result suggests that these approaches are most advisable and has proven some good effects in the vocabulary learning.

Learner Autonomy and EFL Vocabulary Acquisition in Hainan University

This paper explored EFL learners’perceptions of learner autonomy(LA)in Hainan University.Two findings have been found in the research.Firstly,the third-year students were found to be the least autonomous learners.Secondly,the learners were exceedingly dependent on their teachers for explanation and guidance for in-class learning.The teacher’s role is dominant to the learners.In this sense,it is not that the learners lack the ability to learn independently.Rather it is likely to be due to their traditional beliefs about the superior dominance of their teachers’role that make them become more dependent in learning.Relevant implications were discussed.

浅谈在SEFC课堂中实施Learner Training,Autonomy和Motivation

语言心理学的研究越来越关注学习者的学习方法、学习态度与激励机制。如果我们能够很好地把他们运用到我们的教学中,充分调动起学习者的学习积极性,我们的语言教学将会出现前所未有的飞跃!

An Analysis of Learner Autonomy and Learning Strateg ies in CALL Environment

In recent years,computer assisted language learning(CALL) increasingly attracts language learners’ attentions with evident advantages.This paper introduces the basic concepts concerning CALL,learner autonomy and learning strategies,and tentatively proposes suggestions for developing language learners’ strategies in CALL environment based on CALL situations in China.

Promoting Learner Autonomy and Cooperation in College English Teaching

Chinese college students over-depend on their teachers in English learning. At the same time, they are used to learning all by themselves, lacking the spirit of cooperation. This paper describes an experiment aimed to promote learner autonomy and cooperation among college students. A new teaching mode was used in a class, which has 38 students and the class was chosen randomly from 9 classes of the first year students in Wuhan Commercial Service College. Analysis statistics and questionnaire information indicated that the new teaching mode introduced was effective both in helping students acquire knowledge and in promoting learner autonomy and cooperation. The result of the experiment provides a quotable teaching mode for English teachers of colleges.