Learner And Teacher Autonomy

Author : Terry Lamb,Hayo Reinders
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2008-02-06
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027291691

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This edited volume offers a cohesive account of recent developments across the world in the field of learner and teacher autonomy in languages education. Drawing on the work of eminent researchers of language learning and teaching, it explores at both conceptual and practical levels issues related to current pedagogical developments in a wide range of contexts. Global shifts have led to an increase in autonomous and independent learning both in policy and practice (including self-access and distance learning). The book’s scope and focus will therefore be beneficial to language teachers as well as to students and researchers in applied linguistics and those involved in pre- and in-service teacher education. The book concludes with an overview of the state of research in this field, focusing on the (inter)relationships between the concepts of learner and teacher autonomy.

Author : Terry Lamb,Hayo Reinders
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9027205175

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Learner and Teacher Autonomy by Terry Lamb,Hayo Reinders Pdf

This edited volume offers a cohesive account of recent developments across the world in the field of learner and teacher autonomy in languages education. Drawing on the work of eminent researchers of language learning and teaching, it explores at both conceptual and practical levels issues related to current pedagogical developments in a wide range of contexts. Global shifts have led to an increase in autonomous and independent learning both in policy and practice (including self-access and distance learning). The book s scope and focus will therefore be beneficial to language teachers as well as to students and researchers in applied linguistics and those involved in pre- and in-service teacher education. The book concludes with an overview of the state of research in this field, focusing on the (inter)relationships between the concepts of learner and teacher autonomy.

Author : (Mark) Feng Teng
Publisher : Springer
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789811307287

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Autonomy, Agency, and Identity in Teaching and Learning English as a Foreign Language by (Mark) Feng Teng Pdf

This book discusses the importance of autonomy, agency, and identity in teaching and learning English as a foreign language, all of which are central themes in the educational domain. By linking theory with practice to appeal to researchers as well as classroom practitioners, it provides an overview of the theoretical constructs of autonomy, agency, and identity along with empirical studies that explore these constructs through life stories as told by English teachers and students. Key features include: • New ideas to inspire professionals involved in foreign language education. • Up-to-date information to showcase for English language educators how autonomy, agency, and identity can be conceptualized across various institutional, sociocultural, and political contexts.• A concise yet comprehensive review of the theoretical and practical issues characterizing English foreign language education today.

Author : Manuel Jiménez Raya,José Javier Martos Ramos,Maria Giovanna Tassinari
Publisher : Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Language and languages
ISBN : 3631659849

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Learner and Teacher Autonomy in Higher Education by Manuel Jiménez Raya,José Javier Martos Ramos,Maria Giovanna Tassinari Pdf

This volume pools the insights and experiences of a group of international researchers on different aspects of autonomy and related issues. Although autonomy is acknowledged as one of the main goals of education, in higher education the need for accountability and standardisation of learning outcomes constrain its development.

Author : Agota Scharle,Anita Szabo
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 7 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2000-08-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780521775342

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Learner Autonomy by Agota Scharle,Anita Szabo Pdf

Learner Autonomy offers practical guidance on helping learners realise that their contribution to the teaching-learning process is crucial. It also encourages them to take an active role in their own learning. Rather than advocating radical changes in Classroom Management, it focuses on the gradual process of changing learner attitudes. The activities are designed to develop a comprehensive range of skills and attitudes including motivation, learning strategies, self-monitoring and co-operation. The activities can be easily integrated into the regular curriculum as almost all serve some linguistic purpose in addition to learner development.

Author : Alice Chik,Naoko Aoki,Richard Smith
Publisher : Springer
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017-12-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781137529985

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Autonomy in Language Learning and Teaching by Alice Chik,Naoko Aoki,Richard Smith Pdf

This book seeks to expand the research agendas on autonomy in language learning and teaching in diverse contexts, by examining the present landscape of established studies, identifying research gaps and providing practical future research directions. Based on empirical studies, it explores research agendas in five emerging domains: language learning and teaching in developing countries; social censure and teacher autonomy; learner autonomy and groups; learner autonomy and digital practice; and finally, learner autonomy and space. In doing so, it sheds new light on the impact of digital media, group dynamics and the application of ecological perspectives on learner autonomy. The contributors present a novel reconsideration of new learning affordances, and their discussion of spatial dimensions provides much needed expansion in the field. This book will have international appeal and provide an invaluable resource for students and scholars of second language learning and higher education, as well as teacher educators. Chapter 2 of this book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license via https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1057%2F978-1-137-52998-5_2.pdf.

Author : Manuel Jiménez Raya,Flávia Vieira
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-24
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781501501081

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Enhancing Autonomy in Language Education by Manuel Jiménez Raya,Flávia Vieira Pdf

The book explores the idea that pedagogy for autonomy requires the integration of teacher and learner development and can be enhanced through a case-based approach in teacher education. A case-based approach values experiential professional learning and expands professional competences necessary to promote autonomy in schools: developing a critical view of (language) education; managing local constraints so as to open up spaces for manoeuvre; centring teaching on learning; interacting with others in the professional community. Two strategies to implement the approach are presented and illustrated. The first one involves teachers in designing, implementing and evaluating experiences of pedagogy for autonomy, which are the basis for writing professional narratives and building a case portfolio. The second draws on teachers’ pedagogical experience as the basis for the construction of case materials where experiential elements are combined with theoretical input and reflective tasks, so that the teachers who use those materials can reflect about and explore their own practice.

Author : Phil Benson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317862840

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Teaching and Researching: Autonomy in Language Learning by Phil Benson Pdf

Autonomy has become a keyword of language policy in education systems around the world, as the importance of independent learning and new technologies has grown. Now in a fully revised and updated second edition, Teaching and Researching Autonomy provides an accessible and comprehensive critical account of the theory and practice of autonomy. Examining the history of the concept, it addresses important questions of how we can identify autonomy in language learning behaviours and how we can evaluate the wide variety of educational practices that have been designed to foster autonomy in learning. Topics new to this edition include: - Autonomy and new technologies - Teacher autonomy - The sociocultural implications of autonomy With over three hundred new references and five new case studies of research on autonomy providing practical advice on research methods and topics in the field, Teaching and Researching Autonomy will be an essential introduction for teachers and students to a subject at the cutting edge of language teaching and research.

Author : D. Palfreyman,R. Smith
Publisher : Springer
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2003-11-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780230504684

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Learner Autonomy Across Cultures by D. Palfreyman,R. Smith Pdf

What does 'autonomy' mean within language learning? Should it be enhanced within national, institutional or small group culture and, if so, how can that be done? A variety of new theoretical perspectives are here firmly anchored in research data from projects worldwide. By foregrounding cultural issues and thus explicitly addressing the concerns of many educators on the appropriateness and feasibility of developing learner autonomy in practice, this book fills a gap in the literature and offers practical benefits to language teachers.

Author : Mirosław Pawlak,Anna Mystkowska-Wiertelak,Jakub Bielak
Publisher : Springer
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783319077642

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Autonomy in Second Language Learning: Managing the Resources by Mirosław Pawlak,Anna Mystkowska-Wiertelak,Jakub Bielak Pdf

The present volume brings together papers devoted to the role of learner and teacher autonomy in the process of second and foreign language learning, which have been contributed by scholars from Poland and abroad. The book has been divided into three parts in accordance with the topics that the individual contributions touch upon. The first part includes papers dealing with different ways in which learner autonomy can be fostered and evaluated. The papers contained in Part Two are connected with the role of language learning strategies in the development of learner independence. Finally, Chapter Three focuses on developing teacher autonomy, which, in the opinion of many specialists, is indispensable if learner autonomy is to be promoted. Thanks to its wide-ranging focus, this edited collection will be of interest not only to second language learning specialists interested in the role of learner autonomy, but also to undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students working on their BA, MA and PhD theses, as well as practitioners wishing to promote learner independence in their classrooms.

Author : Samson R Victor,Umadevi Patil
Publisher : Anchor Academic Publishing
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2016-07-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783960675631

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Work Engagement and Teacher Autonomy among Secondary School Teachers by Samson R Victor,Umadevi Patil Pdf

Teacher autonomy is essential for ensuring a learning environment that addresses children’s diverse needs. As much as the learner requires space, freedom, flexibility, and respect, the teacher also requires the same. Currently, the system of administrative hierarchies and control, examinations, and centralized planning for curriculum reform, all constrain the autonomy of the teacher. Even when there is curricular freedom, teachers do not feel confident that they can exercise it without being taken to task by the administration for doing things differently. Therefore, it is essential to enable and support them in exercising choice. As much as the classroom needs to nurture a democratic, flexible and accepting culture, the school institution and the bureaucratic structure need to do the same. Not only should the teacher receive orders and information, but the voice of the teacher should also be heard by the superiors, who often make decisions that affect the immediate classroom life and culture in the school. Relationships between teachers and their heads and principals must be informed by equality and mutual respect, and decision making must be on the basis of dialogue and discussion. The annual, monthly and weekly calendars of activities need to provide time for such staff interactions for reviewing and planning. This book intends to help the readers to understand how a research study can be conducted on teacher autonomy and work engagement of secondary school teachers.

Author : Felicity Kjisik,Peter Voller,Naoko Aoki,Yoshiyuki Nakata
Publisher : University of Tampere
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Educational technology
ISBN : 9789514478659

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Mapping the Terrain of Learner Autonomy by Felicity Kjisik,Peter Voller,Naoko Aoki,Yoshiyuki Nakata Pdf

"Mapping the terrain of learner autonomy, written by leading researchers and teachers in the field of language learner autonomy, draws a concise map of the main developments in the field, which has expanded enormously in the past decade. It provides an analysis of the current state of learner autonomy practices, presents some concrete examples, addresses issues of teacher, advisor and counsellor development, and suggests future directions both in pedagogical practice and research. The book will be a useful textbook or reader for advanced students in foreign language education, applied linguistics and teacher education as well as for experienced language teachers who wish to update their knowledge in the field of learner autonomy."--Back cover.

Author : Richard Pemberton,Sarah Toogood,Andy Barfield
Publisher : Hong Kong University Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2009-05-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789622099548

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Maintaining Control by Richard Pemberton,Sarah Toogood,Andy Barfield Pdf

This work explores how to make sense of autonomy in language learning. It also looks at controlling learning, learner autonomy in a mainstream writing course, reflective lesson planning, autonomy and control in curriculum development, and much more.

Author : A. Barfield,S. Brown
Publisher : Springer
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2007-05-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780230596443

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Reconstructing Autonomy in Language Education by A. Barfield,S. Brown Pdf

This book uses fifteen grounded research projects to explore innovative self-reflexive approaches to autonomy in language education. It emphasizes the multi-voiced and contradictory complexity of pursuing autonomy in language education and includes commentary chapters to help readers engage with key issues emerging from the research.

Author : Terry Lamb,Ian McGrath,Barbara Sinclair
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3526429634

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Learner Autonomy, Teacher Autonomy by Terry Lamb,Ian McGrath,Barbara Sinclair Pdf