AUTONOMOUS LEARNER. HOW IT WORKS

Autonomy in learning is a crucial component of education if they both, learning and education, intend to be successful. The formal education, however, does not give much space and support to learner´ autonomy. It is limited by large numbers of learners (pupils or students) and by extensive knowledge that has to be covered within the curriculum regardless of the level in education system. However, as language learning aims at communication in the particular language, it requires lots of time with individual students. The time schedule and other subjects then reduce the possibilities within the school and both teaching and learning becomes even more challenging.Autonomy in learning is a crucial component of education if they both, learning and education, intend to be successful. The formal education, however, does not give much space and support to learner´ autonomy. It is limited by large numbers of learners (pupils or students) and by extensive knowledge that has to be covered within the curriculum regardless of the level in education system. However, as language learning aims at communication in the particular language, it requires lots of time with individual students. The time schedule and other subjects then reduce the possibilities within the school and both teaching and learning becomes even more challenging.