This collection of papers highlights the various angles from which the topic learner autonomy can be viewed. “Involving Language Learners: Success Stories and Constraints” represents the variety of mostly optimistic talks during the IATEFL Learner Autonomy SIG conference in Essen in November 2011. Research papers as well as reports of success stories of practitioners make this book a valuable read for researchers, teachers and trainee teachers alike.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Katja Heim & Bernd Rüschoff
Introduction
The Secret of Success: Some basics
Leni Dam
The Beginning of a Success Story – a Personal Account
Lienhard Legenhausen
Principles and Successes in Autonomous Language Learning
Supporting Learner Autonomy at Tertiary Level
Anja Burkert
Developing Learner Autonomy at Tertiary Level
Nikola Mayer & Tanyasha Yearwood
Guidance and Learner Autonomy in Higher Education: Supporting Students in Reflective Practice
Assessment in and for Learner Autonomy
Maria Giovanna Tassinari
A Dynamic Model for Learner Autonomy: Raising Awareness through Self-Assessment
Ruth Wilkinson
“Learning to Learn” and the Fundamental Role of Self-Assessment: Successes and Constraints
Teacher Autonomy
Miriam Merten & Markus Ritter
Teacher Autonomy in the Context of German Teacher Education
Eva Wilden
Professional Development and Teacher Autonomy. A Study with EFL Student Teachers
Related Concepts
Marcella Menegale
The Importance of Language Learner Autonomy for Plurilingualism
Margit Hempel
First Steps to Autonomy: Using Storytelling in the Primary Classroom
More Success Stories: Learner Autonomy in Practice
Maria Eisenmann & Meike Strohn
Promoting Learner Autonomy in Mixed-Ability Classes by Using WebQuests and Weblogs
Sanja Wagner
Fostering Learner Autonomy among Migrant Children
Christian Ludwig
The Learners’ Perception of Autonomy and Constraints: a Case Study
Andy Barfield
More than Telling Success: Revisiting Teachers’ Learner Autonomy Stories