Fostering Language Learner Autonomy: Indonesian Efl Lecturers Voices

Abstract

Studies reported that education in Indonesia has not been promoting learner autonomy as the main goal of the learning process. In fact, it could be one of the solutions to improve the quality of Indonesian students and a key goal for tertiary English learning. This explorative study was conducted to find out lecturer�s beliefs about learner autonomy and the activities done by the lecturers to foster learner autonomy. Seventeen lecturers from English Education Study Program were voluntarily investigated and interviewed. Questionnaires about Teachers' Beliefs about Learner Autonomy compiled by Borg and Al-Busaidi (2012) were also employed in this study. The study revealed that majority of students were assessed to be not autonomous yet and there were various efforts and activities done by the lecturers to improve learner autonomy, such as providing a project based assignment, recommending a specific web and English mobile applications to assist their learning, keep motivating the students, fostering reading habit, involving students to select materials, and applying various teaching methodology.Keywords: learner autonomy; teacher�s beliefs; fostering learner autonomy; EFL; tertiary education.

Teacher readiness and challenges in creating learner autonomy in ICT-based English learning activities

“…The third factor is the learning process, where the learning process also determines whether learners can be categorized as autonomous learners or not because, in the learning process, there are learning activities that will support the development of autonomous learners. This is following previous researchers who stated that learner autonomy is formed through various teaching and learning process activities and directing these learning activities towards autonomy learning, such as independent activities, project-based assignments, independent assignments, and other learning activities so that learners feel independent and responsible for the assignments that have been given (Andriani et al, 2018;Anita 2016;Ardi, 2017;Darsih, 2018;Septianingrum et al, 2018;Sudinaji & Kumaidi, 2019). The fourth factor is learner training.…”

“…The use of ICT is one way to develop students who can learn independently. This is following several previous studies that state that learner autonomy can be built through online learning activities or the use of ICT because, during online learning, students will be given activities such as finding their resources, giving assignments, and other activities (Andriani, et al, 2018;Ardi, 2017;Darsih, 2018;Septianingrum et al, 2018;Sudinaji & Kumaidi, 2019).…”

“…Third, there were research related to how to improve learner autonomy through online learning. The results of the research showed that learner autonomy was built through learning activities such as using ICT, project-based assignments, and other learning activities (Andriani et al, 2018;Anita 2016;Ardi, 2017;Ariza & Sanchez, 2013;Codrat, 2014;Darsih, 2018;Gendroyono, 2013;Gurza, 2015;Septianingrum et al, 2018;Sudinaji & Kumaidi, 2019;Suherdi, 2021).…”

“…Many studies also use ICT as a driving force to create learner autonomy, such as research conducted by Andriani, et al (2018), Anita (2016), Ardi (2017), Ariza and Sanchez (2013), Codrat (2014), Darsih (2018), Gendroyono (2013), Gurza (2015), Septianingrum et al (2018), and Sudinaji and Kumaidi (2019). In their research, they used applications that can be accessed via computers and cellphones.…”

Mobile Assisted Language Learning: Efl Learners� Perceptions Toward the Use of Mobile Applications in Learning English

“…However, success of learning will also be achieved if students are able collaborate well so that the results obtained will be more leverage. A research shows that the majority of students of English Education study programs still not yet autonomous or independent even though there is no denying that learner autonomy is one of the determining factors in the success of students' learning (Darsih, 2018). Besides, the success of learning is also affected by their motivation.…”