Learner Autonomy and Independence: The Students' Perspective

dc.contributor.author	Graves, Varsha
dc.date.accessioned	2011-06-09T21:41:20Z
dc.date.available	2011-06-09T21:41:20Z
dc.date.issued	2006
dc.description.abstract	Despite the emphasis on autonomy, lots of research has emphasized the role of instructor or the materials. Noticing the significant role of students as agents for their autonomous learning, this study intends to hear voices from students to understand their experiences and understandings on autonomous learning. Specifically, this study interviewed two graduate students who just entered their new EAP environment. Although the two students were from different cultural backgrounds (one from Japan and the other from Egypt), the interviews revealed similar perceptions on learner autonomy in general: both seemed to perceive them as responsible agents for their own learning (and not the teacher or materials). Nevertheless, distinct features of two students were also observed. The detailed description and perception of students’ autonomy are discussed.
dc.format.extent	21 pages
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10125/20199
dc.subject	autonomy
dc.subject	independent learning
dc.subject	English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
dc.title	Learner Autonomy and Independence: The Students' Perspective

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