The document discusses learner autonomy and the characteristics of autonomous learners. It defines an autonomous learner as having the capacity to control their own learning by setting goals, taking responsibility for their learning, evaluating their progress, and monitoring their success. Autonomous learners employ cognitive, metacognitive, and learning strategies such as visual repetition, questioning, planning, and using technology. Having a positive attitude, self-esteem, and motivation are also important traits of autonomous learners. In conclusion, the author believes they are an autonomous learner because they enjoy studying independently and finding information from different sources.

1. BENEMÉRITA UNIVERSIDAD
AUTONOMA DE PUEBLA
SUBJECT - INTRODUCTORY
MISS ELBA MÉNDEZ GARCÍA
WHY DO I FEEL I AM AN
AUTONOMOUS LEARNER

2. INTRODUCTION
• Little, D. (2001) Over the last two decades the concept of
learning autonomy and independence has gained importance.
• Taylor, P. G.(2000) The emerging Knowledge-based society is
transforming pedagogical practices in the post compulsory education
sector.
Benson (2001) Learner autonomy is a problematic term
because it is widely confused with self-instruction.

3. AUTONOMOUS LEARNER DEFINITION
Benson, P. (2007) The capacity to control your own
learning and take challenge and responsibilities in what
you want.
Taylor, P. G. (2007) The need to explore a set of
strategies for extending the reach of higher education.

4. TAKE
RESPONSABI
LITY FOR HIS
OWN
LEARNING
SET GOALS
AUTONOMOUS
LEARNER
CHARACTERISTICS
HAVE A
NECESSITY
OF LEARNING
EVALUATE
HIS
SUCCESSFUL
ACQUISITION
MONITOR
PROGRESS

5. Cognitive Strategies
Learning Strategies
Conditions for
Learner Autonomy
Visual repetition mapping
underlining
questioning
brainstorm
organized
Read with understanding
planning learn through
research use technology
Metacognitive
Strategies
Strategies provide students
the opportunity to practice
independently, which, in
turn, builds fluency and
mastery of the skill.
Attitude and
Motivation
The most critical factor for
success
Self-esteem
self-confident.

6. CONCLUCION
Through my own experience I have
discovered that I am an autonomous
learner because I love studying by
myself and searching information from
different sources.

7. REFERENCES
Taylor, P. G. (2000). Changing Expectations: Preparing students for Flexible
Learning.The International Journal of Academic Development 5
(2), 107–115.
Little, D. (2001) Learner Autonomy and human independence: Future
directions , 15-23. Harlow: Longman/Pearson Education.
Benson, P. (2007) Autonomy and Independence in Language Learning.
London: Longman.

8.  Visual repetition mapping underlining questioning
brainstorm
organized
 Read with understanding planning learn through
research use technology
 Planning predicting monitoring evaluating and
revising strategies.
 The most critical factor for success
 self-confident.