Elspeth Broady, originally uploaded by IATEFL LA SIG.
Reflections by Androulla Athanasiou
Another very interesting presentation, through which Elspeth discussed the concept of learner autonomy, in relation to technologization, otherising and culturalism and identity. More specifically, Elspeth talked about our beliefs that certain cultures are incompatible with learner autonomy and that we should not stereotype, since autonomy is engaged in different ways in different contexts by different people. Hence, Elspeth emphasized the importance of establishing our and our learners’ identity, finding the comfort zone, before engaging into autonomy. ‘Autonomy can’t function unless we are aware of our own identity’.
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