Teaching and researching autonomy in language learning
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Teaching and researching autonomy in language learning
（Applied linguistics in action）
Longman : Pearson Education, c2001
Available at 102 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 236-253) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Appropriate for third year and above students, lecturers and researchers in applied linguistics. Also of interest to language teachers and researchers involved in autonomous learning, self-access, and learner training, and the TESOL market in general. This book is the first to offer a comprehensive account of autonomy in language learning and the educational practices associated with the concept. It details the history and sources of the concept of autonomy, discusses areas of debate concerning its definition and reviews research on theoretical and practical applications.
Table of Contents
SECTION 1: WHAT IS AUTONOMY
1. The History of Autonomy in Language Learning
2. Autonomy Beyond the Field of Language Education
3. Defining and Describing Autonomy
4.Control as a Natural Attribute of Learning
5. Levels of Control
6. Conclusion
SECTION 2: AUTONOMY IN PRACTICE
7. Fostering Autonomy
8. Resource-Based Learning
9. Technology-Based Approaches
10. Learner-Based approaches
11. Classroom-Based Approaches
12. Curriculum-Based Approaches
13. Teacher-Based Approaches
14. Conclusion
SECTION 3: RESEARCHING AUTONOMY
15. Research Methods and Key Areas of Research
16. Case Studies
17. Conclusion
SECTION 4: RESOURCES FOR TEACHING AND RESARCH
18. Resources for Research and Practice
References
Index
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