Useful references on Learner Autonomy (APA Style)

Benson, P. (2009). Making sense of autonomy in language learning. In Pembertom, R., Toogood, S., Barfield, A. (Eds.). Maintaining Control: Autonomy and Language Learning. Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press.

Benson, P. (2011). Teaching and Researching Autonomy in Language Learning. (Second edition). Harlow: Longman

Benson, P. & Voller, P. (1997). Autonomy and Independence in Language Learning. Harlow: London.

Borg, S. & Al-Busaidi, A. (2011). Teachers’ beliefs and practices regarding learner autonomy. ELT Journal, 65, unpaged.

Cotterall, S. (1995). Developing a course strategy for learner autonomy, ELT Journal, 49, 219–227.

Cotterall, S. (1999). Key variables in language learning: What do learners believe about them, System, 27, 593–613.

Cornwall, M. (1981). Putting it into practice: promoting independent learning in a traditional institution. In Boud, D. (Ed.) Developing Student Autonomy in Learning, London, UK: Kogan Page.

Crabbe, D. (1993). Fostering autonomy from within the Classroom: The teacher’s responsibility, System, 21, 443-452.

Dam, L. (1995). Learner Autonomy 3: from Theory to Classroom Practice. Dublin: Authentik.

Dam, L. (2000). Why focus on learning rather than teaching: From theory to practice. In Little, D., Dam, L., Timmer, J. (Eds.) Focus on Learning rather than Teaching: Why & How. Papers from the IATEFL conference on learner independence, CLCS, Dublin: Trinity College

Dam, L. (2001). Learner autonomy: New insights. AILA Review 15. Retrieved from: http://www.aila.info/download/publications/review/AILA15.pdf on 1/2/2011.

Dam, L. (2009). The use of logbooks – a tool for developing learner autonomy. In Pembertom, R., Toogood, S., Barfield, A. (eds.) Maintaining Control: Autonomy and Language Learning. Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press.

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Dickinson, L. (1987). Self-Instruction in Language Learning. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Dickinson, L. (1995). Autonomy and motivation: A literature review. System, 23, 165 - 174.

Ellis, G. (1999). Developing children’s metacognitive awareness. In Kennedy, C. (Ed.), Innovation and Best Practice in British ELT. Harlow Longman, in association with the British Council.

Fazey, D., & Fazey, J. (2001). The potential for autonomy in learning: perceptions of competence, motivation and locus of control in first-year undergraduate students. Studies in Higher Education, 26, 345-361.

Holec, H. (1981). Autonomy in Foreign Language Learning. Oxford: Pergamon.

Hozayen, G. (2009). Are Arab maritime students ready to become autonomous language learners? Proceeding of the International Maritime English Conference, Szczecin, Poland.

Jimenez Raya, M., Lamb, T., & Vieira, F. (2007). Pedagogy for Autonomy in Language Education in Europe, Authentik, Dublin.

Lachat, M. (2001). Data-driven High School Reform: The Breaking Ranks Model. South Hampton: Centre for Resource Management, Inc.

Lamb, T. and Reinders, H. (2005). Learner independence in language teaching: A concept of change. In Cunningham, D. & Hatoss, A. (Eds.) An International Perspective on Language Policies, Practices and Proficiencies. Belgrave: FIPLV.

Little, D. (1991). Learner Autonomy 1: Definitions, Issues and Problems: Dublin: Authentik

Little, D. (1995). Learning as dialogue: The dependence of learner autonomy on teacher autonomy. System, 23, 175-182.

Little, D. (2000). Why focus on learning rather than teaching. In Little, D., Dam, L., Timmer, J. (Eds.) Focus on Learning rather than Teaching: Why & How, Papers from the IATEFL conference on learner independence, CLCS, Dublin: Trinity College

Little, D. (2007). Language learner autonomy: Some fundamental considerations revisited. Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, 1, 14-29.

Little, D., Dam, L., Timmer, J. (2000). Focus on Learning rather than Teaching: Why & How, Papers from the IATEFL Conference on Learner Independence, CLCS, Dublin: Trinity College

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Little, D., Ridley, J., and Ushioda, E. (2002). Towards Greater Learner Autonomy in the Foreign Language Classroom. Dublin: Authentik.

Littlewood, W. (1999). Defining and developing autonomy in East Asian contexts. Applied Linguistics, 20, 71-94.

Malcolm, D. (2011). 'Failing’ to achieve autonomy in English for medical purposes. In Murray, G., Gao, X. & Lamb, T. (Eds.) Identity, Motivation

and Autonomy in Language Learning. Bristol: Multilingual Matters

Militaru, C. P. (2011). Policies on Educational Quality within the European Union. Euromentoring Journal, 2, 71-84.

Moore, I. (2010). Principles and practice of learner autonomy. In Moore, I., Elfving-Hwang, J., Garnett, K. & corker, C. (Eds.) Case Studies – Volume 1, Centre for promoting Learner Autonomy, Sheffield: Sheffield Hallam University

Mynard, J. and Sorflaten, R. (2002). Independent learning in your classroom, IL Sig, TESOL Arabia. Retrieved from http://ilearn.20m.com/research/zuinde.htm on 9/2/2011.

Nunan, D. (1992b). Research Methods in Language Learning. Cambridge:

Cambridge University Press.

Nunan, D. (1996). Towards autonomous learning: Some theoretical, empirical and practical issues. In Pemberton, R., Li, E., Or, W. and Pierson, H. (Eds.) Taking Control: Autonomy in Language Learning, (13-26), Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press.

Nunan, D. (1997). Strategy training in the language classroom: An empirical investigation. RELC Journal, 26, 56-81.

O’Malley, J., and Chamot, A. (1990). Learning Strategies in Second Language Acquisition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Oxford Learning Institute, Paper 1: Higher education and higher learning, Oxford: University of Oxford, Retrieved from: http://www.learning.ox.ac.uk/ on 12/1/2011.

Pemberton, R., Li, E.S.L, Or, W.W.F. & Pierson, H. (1996). Taking Control: Autonomy in Language Learning. Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press.

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Pembertom, R., Toogood, S., Barfield, A. (2009). Maintaining Control: Autonomy and Language Learning. Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press.

Reinders, H., (2010). Towards a classroom pedagogy for learner autonomy: A framework of independent language learning skills. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 35, 40-55.

Scharle, A. and Szabo, A. (2000). Learner Autonomy: A Guide to Developing Learner Responsibility, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Sheering, S. (1997). An exploration of the relationship between self-access and independent learning. In Benson, P. & Voller, P., (Eds.) Autonomy and Independence in Language learning. London: Longman

Shen, J. (2011). Autonomy in EFL education. Canadian Social Science, 7.

Sinclair, B. (1999). More than an act of faith? Evaluating learner autonomy. In C. Kennedy (Ed.) Innovation and Best Practice in British ELT. Harlow Longman, in association with the British Council.

Wenden, A. (1991). Learner Strategies for Learner Autonomy. London: Prentice Hall international.

Wenden, A. (1998). Metacognitive knowledge and language learning. Applied Linguistics, 19, 515-537.

Yang, N. (1998). Exploring a new role for teachers: Promoting learner autonomy, System, 26, 127-135.

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