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New book: Independent Language Learning: Building on Experience, Seeking New Perspectives
Monday, December 5th, 2011Self-access book now available on Amazon as Kindle version
Sunday, May 8th, 2011The book that Noemi Lazaro and I wrote on ‘Language Learning and Teaching in the Self-Access Centre. A Guide for Teachers’ is now available as a Kindle download for 7 pounds. You can download the book here, or read about it here.
Below you can find the table of contents:
Contents
Introduction
1 The rationale for SACs
How ca SACs benefit language learning and teaching?
2 Linking classroom and SAC
How can the classroom and the SAC be successfully linked?
3 The challenges of SACs
What are some of the challenges faced by SACs?
4 Cultural aspects of ILL
Is Independent Language Learning suitable for all cultural contexts?
5 Activities in the SAC
What types of activities are the most common in SACs?
6 Materials for the SAC
What kind of materials are used in the SAC?
7 Online resources
What kind of online resources are available for independent learning?
9 Advising and learner training
What other types of support are offered in SACs?
10 Assessing learning
What types of assessment can be conducted in the SAC?
11 Managing a SAC
What are the key elements for managing a SAC?
12 Schools without a SAC
How can elements of a SAC be introduced in a classroom?
Bibliography
2012 Independent Learning Conference
Saturday, October 30th, 2010Woaw, I can’t believe it will have been 8 years already since we first set up the Independent Learning Associated and organised its first conference in Melbourne back in 2003…The fifth instalment will take place in Wellington and I encourage you all the consider attending!
Independent Learning Association Conference
30 August – 2 September 2012
Wellington, New Zealand
Keeping Independence: Weaving Interconnections
We are delighted to announce the dates for the next Independent Learning Association Conference: 30 August – 2 September 2012. Victoria University of Wellington is proud to host the next ILA conference in Wellington, New Zealand. The conference theme is: Keeping Independence: Weaving Interconnections He Tū Motuhake, He Taura Tangata
Conference preparations are underway. We are currently developing the conference website, so watch this space! Nau Mai Haere Mai
Autonomy/Self-Access thesis now available as book
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008I have published my thesis on learner autonomy and self-access through Lulu. It is still available as a free download (from the ‘autonomy’ page) but you can also order it as a book though this website
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This research presents a learners’ perspective of (the promotion of) learner autonomy and Self-Access Language Learning in an English Proficiency Programme. It provides an evaluation of the success of these course elements as well as an interpretation of students’ understanding of the related concepts. Finally it identifies factors that enhance or hinder the successful implementation of Self-Access Language Learning.
