AUTONOMY IN LANGUAGE TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCESS

Abstract

Annotation: The article discusses the importance of learner autonomy in language classes. Learner  autonomy  is  a  new  trend  in  education  which  emphasizes  students’  engagement  in  their  own  learning.  Developing  learner  independence  has  an  important  role  in  the  theory  and  practice  of  language  teaching.  Language  learning  is  a  lifelong  endeavor,  not  one  that  begins  and  ends  in  a  language  class  room.  Most  learners  and  teachers  feel  that  language  learning  consumes  a  considerable  amount  of  time.  Learners  have  to  work  within  and  beyond  the  class  room  to  develop  their  language  skills.  The  notion  of  learner  independence  or  learner  autonomy  moves  into  an  area where learners can direct their own learning. It could mean those learning activities which take place without the immediate intervention of the teacher.

            Key words: autonomy, language, learner, teacher, education, develop, own learning, learning, study.