Description: Reconstructing Autonomy in Language Education : Inquiry and Innovation by Andrew Barfield (2007, Hardcover) Condition:Like new unread hardcover. Small scratch on the back cover. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind. SynopsisReconstructing Autonomy in Language Education: Inquiry and Innovationprovides a critical re-interpretation of the contextual co-construction of autonomy in language education. Fifteen grounded research projects explore innovative self-reflexive approaches to autonomy in learner and teacher education, classroom practice, self-access and materials development. The book 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.,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.Product IdentifiersISBN-100230001734ISBN-139780230001732eBay Product ID (ePID)58624414Key DetailsAuthorAndrew BarfieldNumber Of Pages264 pagesFormatHardcoverPublication Date2007-05-01LanguageEnglishPublisherPalgrave MacmillanPublication Year2007Additional DetailsNumber of Volumes1 vol.Copyright Date2007IllustratedYesDimensionsWeight17.1 OzHeight0.8 In.Width5.8 In.Length8.6 In.Target AudienceGroupScholarly & ProfessionalClassification MethodLCCN2006-052703LC Classification NumberP51-P59.4LC8-6691P1-Dewey Decimal418.007Dewey Edition22ContributorsEdited byAndrew Barfield, Stephen H. BrownTable Of ContentAcknowledgements * 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 * Conclusion: Autonomy/Agency through Socio-Cultural Lenses--K.Toohey * References * Index 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 * Conclusion: Autonomy/Agency through Socio-Cultural Lenses--K.Toohey * References * Index,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- Conclusion: Autonomy/Agency through Socio-Cultural Lenses;K.Toohey- References - IndexReviews'[This collection] presents much first-hand experience which may provide useful material for reflection. It is without a doubt a major contribution to the field, [...] because it is deeply commited to a social-constructivist appraoch to autonomy.' - David Dixon, The Journal of Language Teaching
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Publication Name: Reconstructing Autonomy in Language Education : Inquiry and Innovation
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Publication Year: 2007
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Subject Area: Language Arts & Disciplines, Education
Author: Andrew Barfield
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