Abstract
Welcome to issue 4(2), June, 2013 which is a special issue on “supporting self-directed learning”. As professionals working in the field of self-access learning, we know that simply providing a self-access centre and expecting learners to become autonomous and engaged in self-directed study without help is unrealistic (Benson, 2011). Educators worldwide are providing support for learners in developing their self-directed learning skills in various ways: as part of a language class, as a stand-alone awareness-raising course, as self-directed learning modules outside class, through portfolio-based independent study, through online courses, through workshops offered by a self-access centre, and through face-to-face and written advising. This special issue looks at reasons why support for self-directed learning is needed, and provides examples of ways in which structured support is given.
Highlights
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As professionals working in the field of self-access learning, we know that providing a self-access centre and expecting learners to become autonomous and engaged in self-directed study without help is unrealistic (Benson, 2011)
Educators worldwide are providing support for learners in developing their self-directed learning skills in various ways: as part of a language class, as a standalone awareness-raising course, as self-directed learning modules outside class, through portfolio-based independent study, through online courses, through workshops offered by a self-access centre, and through face-to-face and written advising
Summary
Editorial: Special issue on supporting self-directed learning. Editorial: Special Issue on Supporting Self-directed learning by Jo Mynard (70-72) Articles As professionals working in the field of self-access learning, we know that providing a self-access centre and expecting learners to become autonomous and engaged in self-directed study without help is unrealistic (Benson, 2011).
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