1. Encouraging Learner Autonomy in BE teaching
Olena Korol
44th IATEFL CONFERENCE HARROGATE April 2010

2. Awareness of self
Uniqueness
Think-tank
Outcome
Needs
Objectives
Management skills
Optimism
User of language
Strategies

3. OPPORTUNITIES
• People skills
• Creative thinking skills
• Problem solving skills
• Personal management
skills

4. STUDY SKILLS
• Self-awareness and
self-evaluation
• Awareness of what is
required
• Awareness of
strategies
• Confidence
• Familiarity

5. ICE – CREAM STRATEGY
• Investigating
• Conscious
• Engaging
• Creative
• Reflective
• Effective
• Active
• Motivated

6. GOAL
SMART TECHNIQUE
• Specific
• Measurable
• Achievable
• Relevant
• Timely

7. English Language Portfolio
• You CAN identify your communication
needs and interests
• You CAN monitor your progress
• You CAN celebrate your success

8. Challenges
Risks
Benefits

10. REFERENCES
• Cotterell, S.M. (2003). The Study Skills Handbook. Palgrave
Macmillan.
• Morgan, S. 2005 ‘Peer review’ English Teaching Professional, May
2005
• Comfort, J. 2009 ‘Purpose, Process and People in Business English
Training’ in Business Issues 71.
• Hoogstad, M. 2009 ‘Do-or-Die Stories: A Survival Guide for BE
Teachers’ in Business Issues 72
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11. THANK YOU!
E-mail: elena_korol@list.ru