Reconstructing Autonomy in Language Education Inquiry and Innovation [Hardcover]

This book uses fifteen grounded research projects to explore innovative self-reflexive approaches to autonomy in language education. It emphasizes the multi-voiced and contradictory complexity of pursuing autonomy in language education and includes commentary chapters to help readers engage with key issues emerging from the research.Acknowledgements Preface Notes On Contributors INTRODUCTION: Re-Constructing Learner and Teacher Autonomy in Language Education; D.Little PART 1: TEACHER AND LEARNER EDUCATION Teacher Development Through Inquiry - Getting Started; F.Vieira The Role of Autobiography in Fostering Learning and Reflective Thinking; L.Karlsson & F.Kjisik Tensions in Policy and Practice in Self-Directed Learning; A.Akaranithi & S.Punlay On Democracy and Learner Autonomy in Initial Teacher Education: Guerrilla Warfare?; M.A.Moreira Responding to Resistance; P.Brown, R.Smith & E.Ushioda Commentary on Part 1: Necessary Contradictions...and Beyond; E.Auerbach PART 2: CLASSROOM PRACTICE Nurturing Language Learner Autonomy Through Caring Pedagogic Practice; Huijuan Shao & Zongjie Wu Active Learnership in Continuous Self- and Peer Evaluation; T.H.Natri Seeking Autonomy in a Lecture Course; H.Nicoll Uses of Adversity: Moving Beyond L2 Learning Crises; R.L.Oxford, Meng Yaru, Zhou Yalun, Sung Jiyeun & R.Jain Telling Tales of Transformation; M.Nix Commentary on Part 2: Narrative, Struggle, Reflection and Autonomy; M.Carroll & S.Cotterall PART 3: SELF-ACCESS LEARNING AND TEACHER COLLABORATION Developing Student Support in Self-Access Centres; P.Darasawang, W.Singhasiri & S.Keyuravong Support Structures for Self-Access Learning; S.Toogood & R.Pemberton Shifting Sands: Supporting Teachers in Facilitating Independent Learning; J.T.Young, C.A.Hafner & D.W.Fisher Developing Teacher Autonomy Through Teamwork; J.Kennedy & A.Pinter Commentary on Part 3: Teachers, Transitions and Time: Learning for Educational Change; A.S.Mackenzie Conclusiol“.