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Peer reviewedLittlewood, William – System, 1996
Examines the components constituting autonomy in second language learning. The article focuses on helping students make and execute choices in the domains of communication, learning, and their personal life. These components form the basis of a conceptual framework for coordinating strategies to help learners develop autonomy. (24 references)…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Group Dynamics, Independent Study, Learning Strategies
Peer reviewedOxford, Rebecca; And Others – System, 1993
Some 107 students participated in a study exploring factors that influence satellite-delivered language achievement. Of the factors (motivation, learning style, learning strategy use, gender, previous language learning experience, and course level), student motivation was by far the most significant determiner, followed by learning strategy use.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Distance Education, Educational Television, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedCarver, David – System, 1984
Discusses the concept of learner strategy in relation to language learning. Proposes that these strategies can be subdivided into four categories: strategies for coping with target language rules, strategies for receiving performance, strategies for producing performance, and strategies for organizing learning. Stresses the encouragement of the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Communication Skills, Learning Processes, Learning Strategies
Peer reviewedHo, Judy; Crookall, David – System, 1995
Basic thinking regarding certain aspects of learner autonomy is presented as well as certain cultural traits that may impede the promotion of autonomy. The use of large-scale simulation can create a learning environment that promotes autonomy. It is concluded that concrete acts of taking responsibility imbue the learner with a sense of autonomy.…
Descriptors: Chinese Culture, Conflict Resolution, Cultural Influences, Culture Conflict
Peer reviewedJones, Francis R. – System, 1994
Analysis of an adult's self-study of Hungarian pinpoints lexis as the major learning priority. Personalized, real-message practice tasks appeared vital for motivation and for input to become automatized. The crossing of two linguistic thresholds appeared crucial--the gaining of a large stock of word-roots and the ability to read authentic texts.…
Descriptors: Adults, Grammar, Hungarian, Independent Study
Peer reviewedHoughton, Diane – System, 1991
Presents case study of Chinese student of English for Academic Purposes (EAP), displaying very dependent learning approach that focusing on obtaining teacher approval and giving single "right" answer. Suggests that EAP tutors should understand not only individual students as members of particular language or cultural group, but also individual…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Chinese, English (Second Language), English for Academic Purposes
