Autonomy and Individualisation in Language Learning

Learning Outcomes

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• critically evaluate the theories, approaches and practical solutions that have been introduced during the module;
• identify and analyse the issues surrounding the development of learner autonomy in a range of contexts.

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• use appropriate technologies to prepare learning and teaching materials e.g. authoring software;
• plan and monitor your own learning more effectively

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• current thinking in the area of learner autonomy and its related concepts;
• the theoretical and practical issues relating to the area of learner autonomy such as needs analysis, learner strategies; learner support and training, materials design, use of technology and self-access centre design and use.

Subject Specific Practical Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• apply the specific interests in learner autonomy that you have developed during the module to your own working context;
• plan and design learning and support materials for use in a self-access centre.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.