Autonomous Language Learning Series
Burkert, A., Dam, L., & Ludwig, C. (Eds.) (2019). The Answer is learner autonomy: Issues in language teaching and learning. (First published in 2013 as an ebook by IATEFL). Hong Kong: Candlin & Mynard.
Everhard, C.J, Mynard, J., with Smith, R. (Eds.) (2019). Autonomy in language learning. Opening a can of worms. Hong Kong: Candlin & Mynard.
Ludwig, C., & Mynard, J. (Eds.) (2014). Autonomy in language learning: Tools, tasks and environments. Faversham, Kent: IATEFL
Ludwig, C., Pinter, A., an de Poel, K., Smits, T., Tassinari, M.G., & Ruelens, E. (Eds.) (2018). Fostering learner autonomy: Learners, teachers and researchers in action. Hong Kong: Candlin & Mynard.
Ludwig, C., Tassinari, M.G., & Mynard, J. (Eds.) (2020). Navigating foreign language learner autonomy. Hong Kong: Candlin & Mynard.
Menegale, M. (Ed.) (2019). Autonomy in language learning: Getting learners actively involved. (First published in 2012 as an ebook by IATEFL). Hong Kong: Candlin & Mynard.
Mynard, J. Tamala, M., & Peeters, W. (Eds.) (2020). Supporting learners and educators in developing language learner autonomy. Hong Kong: Candlin & Mynard.
Schwienhorst, K. (Ed.) (2018). Learner autonomy in second language pedagogy and research: Challenges and issues. Hong Kong: Candlin & Mynard.
Positive Pedagogical Praxis: The Quickstart Series
You can learn more about the Positive Pedagogical Praxis Series here.
Ludwig, C., & Moore-Walter, L. (2020). Learner-controlled tasks for the autonomy classroom: A teacher’s resource book. Hong Kong: Candlin & Mynard.
Further selected publications on the field of learner autonomy
Barnes, D. (1976). From communication to curriculum. Harmondsworth, UK: Penguin.
Benson, P. (2011a). Teaching and researching autonomy (2nd ed.). Harlow, UK: Pearson Education Limited.
Benson, P. (2011b). Language learning and teaching beyond the classroom: An introduction to the field. In P. Benson & H. Reinders (Eds.), Beyond the language classroom (pp. 7-16). Basingstoke, UK: Palgrave Macmillan.
Benson, P. (2011c). What’s new in autonomy? The Language Teacher, 35(4), 15-18. https://jalt-publications.org/files/pdf-article/plen3.pdf
Council of Europe (2001). Common European framework of reference for languages: Learning, teaching, assessment. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
Crabbe, D. (1993). Fostering autonomy from within the classroom: the teacher’s responsibility. System 21(4), 443-452.
Dam, L. (1995). Learner autonomy 3: From theory to classroom practice. Dublin, Ireland: Authentik.
Dam, L., & Legenhausen, L. (1996). The acquisition of vocabulary in an autonomous learning environment – the first months of beginning English. In R. Pemberton, E. S.L. Li, W. W.F. Or, and H. Peirson (Eds.), Taking control: Autonomy in language learning (pp.7-10). Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press.
Gabel, S., & Heim, K. (2019). Action research in pre-service teacher education. A step towards autonomy? ELT Research, (34), 7-10.
Hanks, J. (2017). Exploratory practice in language teaching. London, UK: Palgrave Macmillan. doi:10.1057/978-1-137-45344-0
Holec, H. (1981). Autonomy and foreign language learning. Oxford, UK: Pergamon.
Jiménez Raya, M. & Vieira, F. (Eds.) (2021). Autonomy in language education. Theory, research and practice. New York, NY: Routledge.
Lacey, F. (2014). Authenticity means that it’s got to be real. Retrieved from http://franklacey.blogspot.com/2017/06/authenticitymeans-its-gotta-be-real.html
Lacey, F. (2014). It’s all about logbooks, Dummy. Retrieved from http://franklacey.blogspot.com/2014/09/itsall-about-logbooks-dummy.html
Lacey, F. (2018). Autonomy, never, never, never! In C. J. Everhard & J. Mynard with R. Smith (Eds.), Autonomy in language learning: opening a can of worms (pp. 233-243). Hong Kong: Candlin & Mynard.Retrieved from http://franklacey.blogspot.com/2014/09/autonomy-nevernever-never-once-upona.html
Lacey, F. (2017). Autonomy and anarchy. Retrieved from http://franklacey.blogspot.com/2017/06/autonomy-and-anarchy.html
Lewis, T., Cappellini, M., & Rivens Mompean, A. (Eds.) (2017). Learner autonomy and Web 2.0. Sheffield: Equinox.
Little, D. (1991). Learner autonomy 1: Definitions, issues and problems. Dublin, Ireland: Authentik.
Little, D. (1995). Learning as dialogue: The dependence of learner autonomy on teacher autonomy. System, 23(2), 175-181.
Little, D. (2007). Language learner autonomy: Some fundamental considerations revisited. Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, 1(1), 14-29.
Little, D. (2020). Language learner autonomy: Rethinking language teaching. Language Teaching, 1-10. doi:10.1017/S0261444820000488
Little, D., Dam, L., & Legenhausen, L. (2017). Language learner autonomy: Theory, practice and research. Bristol, UK: Multilingual Matters.
Morrison, B. & Navarro, D. (2014). The autonomy approach. Language learning in the classroom and beyond. Delta Publishing.
Murray, G. & Lamb, T. (Eds). (2019). Space, place and autonomy in language learning. New York: Routledge.
Mynard, J., Burke, M., Hooper, D., Kushida, B., Lyon, P., Sampson, R., & Taw, P. (2020). Dynamics of a social language learning community. Bristol, UK: Multilingual Matters.
Oxford, R.L. (2008). Hero with a thousand faces: Learner autonomy, learning strategies and learning tactics in independent language learning. In S. Hurd & T. Lewis (Eds.), Language learning strategies in independent settings (pp. 41-6) Bristol, UK, Buffalo, NY & Toronto, Canada: Multilingual.
Oxford, R.L. (2017). Teaching and researching language learning strategies: Self-regulation in context. New York: Routledge.
Palfreyman, D. (2003). Introduction: Culture and learner autonomy. In D. Palfreyman. & R. C. Smith (Eds.), Learner autonomy across cultures (pp. 1-19). Basingstoke, UK: Palgrave Macmillan.
Reinders, H., & White, C. (2016). 20 years of autonomy and technology: How far have we come and where to next? Language Learning & Technology, 20(2), 143-154.
Reinders, H. (2010). Materials development for learner autonomy. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 35, 40-55.
Reinders, H., & Balçıkanlı, C. (2011). Do classroom textbooks encourage learner autonomy? Novitas-ROYAL (Research on Youth and Language), 5(2), 265-272.
Scharle, Á. & Szabó, A. (2000). Learner autonomy. A guide to developing learner responsibility. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
Smith, R.C. (2003). Pedagogy for autonomy as (becoming–)appropriate methodology. In D. Palfreyman & R.C. Smith (eds.) Learner autonomy across cultures: Language education perspectives (pp. 129-146). Basingstoke, UK: Palgrave Macmillan.
Ushioda, E. (2006). Motivation and autonomy in language learning. In M. Kötter, O. Traxel & S. Gabel (Eds.), Investigating and facilitating language learning. Essays in honour of Lienhard Legenhausen, (pp. 283-295). Trier, Germany: Wissenschaftlicher Verlag Trier.
van Lier, L. (2007). Action-based teaching, autonomy and identity. Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, 1(1), 46-65.
Selected publication in the field of advising for language learning
Kato, S., & Mynard, J. (2016). Reflective dialogue: Advising in language learning. New York: Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315739649
Ludwig, C., & Mynard, J. (Eds.) (2019). Autonomy in language learning: Advising in action. (First published in 2012 as an ebook by IATEFL). Hong Kong: Candlin & Mynard.
Mozzon-McPherson, M. & Tassinari, M.G. (2020). From language teachers to language learning advisors. A journey map. Philologia Hispalensis, 34(1), 121–139. https://dx.doi.org/10.12795/PH.2020.v34.i01.07
Mynard J., & Carson, L. (2012). Advising in language learning: Dialogue, tools and context. Harlow, UK: Pearson.
For an extensive list of publications related to learner autonomy, visit Hayo Reinder’s Innovation in Teaching website.
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