An autonomous learner is able to perceive knowledge as a social construct and feel comfortable choosing their own path, even if it differs from traditional ways of thinking. An autonomous learner can arrange and organize their own learning environment without help or guidance. The benefits of an autonomous learner include having the capacity for critical reflection, choosing their own criteria for tasks and evaluation, controlling their own learning, showing initiative, and being intrinsically motivated to learn lifelong.

3. We understand autonomy as a state of
mind, in which you are able to perceive
knowledge as a social construct and
feel comfortable and confident
choosing your own path, even if it
collides with established authorities
and a traditional way of thinking.

4. ‘-Independence'
‘-Language awareness‘
‘-Self-direction'

5. It can be used to describe a
person who can arrange and
organise his/ her learning
environment without help,
directions and guidance.

7. Learner’s Benefits
Capacity for detachment, critical reflection.
Choice and purpose in organising and carrying out the chosen tasks; and
chooses criteria for evaluation.
Willingness and capacity to control or Oversee her own
learning.
Decision-making..
Independent action.
Show initiative regarding learning.
Generating ideas and availing himself of learning opportunities.
The autonomous learner takes a (pro-) active role in the learning process.
Chooses aims and purposes and sets goals; chooses materials, methods and tasks; exercises.
It is intrinsically motivated to learn and evidence life long learning.

8. • Organized my time
• Self-Evaluation
• Discipline

9. References
Barnes, D. 1976. From Communication to
Curriculum. Harmondsworth: Penguin.
Candy, 1991. Self-direction for Lifelong
Learning. California: Jossey-Bass.
Coopersmith, S. 1967. The Antecedents of
Self-Esteem. San Francisco: W. H. Freeman &
Company.