The Teacher's Role in Developing Learner Autonomy

Published 2023.

This book focuses on the role of teachers in promoting learner autonomy. It addresses the changing role of teachers in autonomous learning, emphasizing the importance of professionalism, creativity, reflection, and the ability to understand students' minds. The book also explores the effectiveness of teaching and the teacher's own autonomy. The authors argue that teachers should become "researchers of their own teaching" and promote learner autonomy. The book includes theoretically grounded research papers, action research, and good practice papers that demonstrate how learner autonomy is being promoted. The book is written by teachers and directly addresses them, providing ideas that can be adapted to different teaching contexts and languages. It is beneficial for teachers at all levels.