Learner Autonomy Across Cultures
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Learner autonomy has recently become an influential concept in language education in many contexts world-wide. In this process, 'culture' has been frequently alluded to as an important variable, but often in a rather abstract way. Many unanswered questions remain as to the meaning and appropriateness of learner autonomy in different settings. This book provides a variety of research - and practice-based reports relating specifically to the idea of 'learner autonomy across cultures' - including national, institutional, small group and other types of culture. Contributors clarify both 'autonomy' and 'culture' with reference to practice in particular contexts, deriving insights also from a wide variety of background disciplines, from anthropology to feminist theory. In the process, they provide new insights into what learner autonomy means, whether it is appropriate, and how it can be feasibly enhanced in particular cultures.

Table of Contents:
Preface Introduction: Culture and Learner Autonomy; D.Palfreyman PART I: AUTONOMOUS LEARNERS Becoming Autonomous in an Asian Context; P.Benson, A.Chik & H-Y.Lim Changes in Chinese students' Strategy Use After Arrival in the UK: X.Gao Learner Autonomy as Agency in Sociocultural Settings; K.Toohey & B.Norton PART II: THEORETICAL PERSEPCTIVES Toward a More Systematic Model of L2 Learner Autonomy; R.Oxford Self-access as Access to 'Self'; P.Riley Social Autonomy; A.Holliday PART III: PRACTICAL INTERVENTIONS Pedagogy for Autonomy as (Becoming-) Appropriate Methodology; R.C.Smith Autonomy in a Resource-poor Setting; E.A.G.Fonseka Neither Here Nor There?; K.Schwienhorst PART IV: INSTITUTIONS AND TEACHERS The Representation of Learner Autonomy in Organizational Culture; D.Palfreyman Learning Cultures and Counselling; M.de los A.Clemente Addressing Constraints on Autonomy in School Contexts; F.Vieira Asserting Our Culture; N.Aoki with Y.Hamakawa Postscript: Implications for Language Education; R.C.Smith References Index

About the Author :
DAVID PALFREYMAN is based at Zayed University, Dubai, contributing to ESOL-related programmes in the English Language Centre and academic development in the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Assessment. His research interests include the roles of sociocultural context in language education, vocabulary curriculum development, and the use of information and communication technology. RICHARD C. SMITH lectures in ELT/Applied Linguistics in the Centre for English Language Teacher Education, University of Warwick, UK. He taught for thirteen years in Japan, and his main research interests are in the field of learner autonomy, teacher education, cultural issues in ELT and history of language teaching.

Review :
'This is an essential collection for anybody interested in learner autonomy. Drawing on perspectives from different cultural and professional contexts, it offers a fresh view of issues in autonomy. One of its particular strengths lies in the way in which it brings together accounts offering direct engagement with personal experience, capturing a sense of the excitement and discovery inherent in this, and more conceptual papers that challenge common assumptions or invite readers to explore and reflect on their institutional contexts more carefully. It makes for an entertaining and informative mix of papers which is rewarding both practically and intellectually.' - Dr Keith Richards, Director, Language Studies Unit, Aston University, UK


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  • ISBN-13: 9780230504684
  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
  • Publisher Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 023050468X
  • Publisher Date: 03 Nov 2003
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • Sub Title: Language Education Perspectives


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