The document discusses empowering learners to learn autonomously through developing individual learning plans and learner training. It emphasizes giving learners the tools and strategies to take charge of their own learning. Developing learning styles and using collaborative learning approaches can help promote learner autonomy and interdependence. The individual learning plan initiative supported self-directed learning goals and monitoring progress over a 10 week period. Overall, providing expectations for autonomous learning and equipping learners with strategies leads to successful autonomous learning across different cultures.