Autonomy and Independence in Language Learning (Applied Linguistics and Language Study)

Benson, Phil/ Voller, Peter

ISBN 10: 0582289920 / ISBN 13: 9780582289925

Published by Longman Pub Group, 1997

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270 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.75 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand. Seller Inventory # __0582289920

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Title: Autonomy and Independence in Language ...

Publisher: Longman Pub Group

Publication Date: 1997

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis:

The topics of autonomy and independence play an increasingly important role in language education. They raise issues such as learners' responsibility for their own learning, and their right to determine the direction of their own learning, the skills which can be learned and applied in self-directed learning and capacity for independent learning and the extents to which this can be suppressed by institutional education.

This volume offers new insights into the principles of autonomy and independence and the practices associated with them focusing on the area of EFL teaching. The editors' introduction provides the context and outlines the main issues involved in autonomy and independence. Later chapters discuss the social and political implications of autonomy and independence and their effects on educational structures. The consequences for the design of learner-centred materials and methods is discussed, together with an exploration of the practical ways of implementing autonomy and independence in language teaching and learning . Each section of the book opens with an introduction to give structure to the development of ideas and themes, with synopses to highlight salient features in the text and help build upon the material of previous chapters.

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This volume offers new insights into the principles of autonomy and independence and the practices associated with them focusing on the area of EFL teaching. The editors' introduction provides the context and outlines the main issues involved in autonomy and independence. Later chapters discuss the social and political implications of autonomy and independence and their effects on educational structures. The consequences for the design of learner-centred materials and methods is discussed, together with an exploration of the practical ways of implementing autonomy and independence in language teaching and learning. Each section of the book opens with an introduction to give structure to the development of ideas and themes, with synopses to highlight salient features in the text and help build upon the material of previous chapters. Its comprehensive and up-to-date coverage will be welcomed by advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of applied linguistics, TESOL, TEFL and PGCE courses.