مجلة الرسالة للدراسات والبحوث الإنسانية
Volume 7, Numéro 2, Pages 1098-1111
2022-04-05

An Inquiry Into Efl Learners’ Inclinations Towards Autonomous Language Learning

Authors : Mohdeb Samira . Kaouache Salah .

Abstract

A noticeable recognition for the concept of learner autonomy and how to foster autonomous learning behaviors in language classes has been marked in the recent years; however, the individual learner’s attitudes about the concept are yet decisive. In this study, the author aims at exploring the extent to which learners are prepared for autonomous language learning; thus, a number of sixty learners of English as a foreign language at the department of English language, university of Jijel were involved in a survey about learner autonomy readiness. The questionnaire was designed to study each learner’s attitudes in three areas of perceptions. The findings obtained suggest that their readiness level for learner autonomy is yet moderate. There is still lack of confidence and responsibility with regard to certain aspects in the learning process.

Keywords

Autonomous language learning ; Language classes ; Learner’ attitudes ; Questionnaire ; Readiness level ; Responsibility