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Autonomy in language teaching and learning

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 January 2007

Phil Benson
Phil Benson
Affiliation:
Hong Kong Institute of Educationpbenson@ied.edu.hk
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Abstract

There has been a remarkable growth of interest in the theory and practice of autonomy in language teaching and learning in recent years. Focusing on work published since the turn of the 20th century, this review examines major trends in the recent literature on autonomy related to the emergence of alternative views of autonomy, new contexts of practice and interaction with concepts such as self-regulation, motivation, sociocultural theory and teacher development. The review also covers relevant developments in the philosophy of autonomy and the role of autonomy in global educational policy and reform. It concludes by discussing possible directions for future research in the field.

Type
State of the Art
Information
Language Teaching , Volume 40 , Issue 1 , January 2007 , pp. 21 - 40
Copyright
2006 Cambridge University Press

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