Autonomy in Language Learning and Teaching

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This book seeks to expand the research agendas on autonomy in language learning and teaching in diverse contexts, by examining the present landscape of established studies, identifying research gaps and providing practical future research directions. Based on empirical studies, it explores research agendas in five emerging domains: language learning and teaching in developing countries; social censure and teacher autonomy; learner autonomy and groups; learner autonomy and digital practice; and finally, learner autonomy and space. In doing so, it sheds new light on the impact of digital media, group dynamics and the application of ecological perspectives on learner autonomy. The contributors present a novel reconsideration of new learning affordances, and their discussion of spatial dimensions provides much needed expansion in the field. This book will have international appeal and provide an invaluable resource for students and scholars of second language learning and higher education, as well as teacher educators.
Alice Chik is Senior Lecturer in Educational Studies at Macquarie University, Australia.
Naoko Aoki is Professor of the Graduate School of Letters, Osaka University, Japan, where she teaches Japanese as a second language pedagogy. 
Richard Smith is a Reader and Associate Professor at the University of Warwick, UK.
Chapter 2 of this book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license via link.springer.com. 




Expands the research agendas on autonomy in language learning and teaching
Examines the concept of autonomy in developing countries and under-resourced learning and teaching contexts
Explores the impact of digital spaces on group interaction 





Expands the research agendas on autonomy in language learning and teaching Examines the concept of autonomy in developing countries and under-resourced learning and teaching contexts Explores the impact of digital spaces on group interaction

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“For anyone with an interest in learner autonomy, this book provides a concise summary of recent research, with several specific suggestions for future research directions.” (Peter Beech, IATEFL Voices, Issue 266, January – February, 2019)

“Chik, Aoki, and Smith’s Autonomy in Language Learning is indeed an enriching read for anyone seeking to update and diversify their understanding of the concept of autonomy in the field of language and culture learning.” (Cercles, cercles.com, October, 2018)

“This book will inspire new research interest in autonomy in language learning and teaching. It illustrates and articulates a diverse set of empirical agendas across different domains and contexts. These will shape new and exciting strands of research that will contribute to enriching this important field of inquiry.” (Ema Ushioda, University of Warwick, UK)

“This book performs two very useful functions, exploring the concept of learner autonomy across a variety of learning contexts and sketching a possible research agenda for each. It is an invaluable resource for novice and experienced researchers alike. Postgraduate students with an interest in learner autonomy and a dissertation to write will find that it offers essential orientation and a wealth of possible topics.” (David Little, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland)

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