1.
Why I can feel I
can be an
autonomous
learner
María M. Orueta

2.
Definition
 Learner autonomy is a problematic term because it is
widely confused with self-instruction. It is also a
slippery concept because it is notoriously difficult to
define precisely. The rapidly expanding literature has
debated, for example, whether learner autonomy
should be thought of as capacity or behaviour;
whether it is characterised by learner responsibility or
learner control. (for a comprehensive survey, see Benson 2001).

3.
Characteristics
Autonomous learners understand the purpose
of their learning programme, explicitly accept
responsibility for their learning, share in the
setting of learning goals, take initiatives in
planning and executing learning activities, and
regularly review their learning and evaluate its
effectiveness. (cf. Holec 1981, Little 1991).

4.
Helping language learners to
become autonomous
The teacher's role is to create and maintain a
learning environment in which learners can be
autonomous in order to become more
autonomous. The development of their learning
skills is never entirely separable from the
content of their learning.
(Karlsson et al. 1997).

5.
Conclusion
I think I can be an autonomous learner because
first at all is in this days a necessity .
I need to learn the way and I would like to share
that with my students, since we do not have
enough resources to learn the language at the
school.

6.
You cannot teach a man anything, you can only help him find it
within himself.
Galileo Galilei ( 1564-1642)