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Title Learner autonomy across cultures : language education perspectives / edited by David Palfreyman and Richard C. Smith
Published New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2003

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Description 1 online resource (xi, 292 pages) : illustrations
Contents Preface -- Introduction: Culture and Learner Autonomy / D. Palfreyman -- 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 -- Toward a More Systematic Model of L2 Learner Autonomy / R. Oxford -- Self-access as Access to 'Self' / P. Riley -- Social Autonomy / A. Holliday -- 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 -- 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
Summary 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
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Language and languages -- Study and teaching.
Learner autonomy.
Multicultural education.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY -- General.
Language and languages -- Study and teaching
Learner autonomy
Multicultural education
Interkulturelle Erziehung
Selbstgesteuertes Lernen
Sprachunterricht
Aufsatzsammlung
Form Electronic book
Author Palfreyman, David, 1964-
Smith, Richard (Reader in Linguistics)
Palgrave Connect (Online service)
ISBN 9780230504684
023050468X
6610426287
9786610426287